Fragrance comparison

Angel Elixir vs Aura

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2 Nov 2026 12,960 ratings analysed

Angel Elixir

Mugler

3.572,583 votes

Rank #7,585 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Aura

Mugler

3.7210,377 votes

Rank #3,476 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 7 of 8 categories.

Angel Elixir
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aura
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Elixir0/8

Aura7/8

Ratings & consensus: Aura
Community sentiment: Aura
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Aura
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Angel ElixirMugler

AuraMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 2,583 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 10,377 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

2,583 votes

35%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

4%Hate

10,377 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

green100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

fruity65%

aromatic56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmber Xtreme

Top15-30 mins

Rhubarb LeafBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Green NotesOrange BlossomYlang-YlangPear

Base6-10+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaWoody NotesAmberwoodSandalwoodCoumarinWolfwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night78

Category winnerAuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men1

Unisex21

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,585

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#3,476

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie, Christophe Raynaud, Daphné Bugey, Marie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Elixir takes a sharp turn away from the original 1992 chocolate patchouli powerhouse. You get an immediate prickle of bright pink pepper before lush jasmine, solar ylang-ylang, and sweet orange blossom take over. The floral rush feels modern and creamy. Beneath the white petals, smooth sandalwood and rich…

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Aura Mugler is an unapologetically strange botanical perfume. It does not smell like anything else on the counter. The opening unleashes a bitter, sour splash of rhubarb leaf and green bergamot that feels almost like bruised jungle stems. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial medicinal bite softens, sweet orange bloss…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel Elixir or Aura?

Aura takes 7 of 8 categories. Angel Elixir is rated 3.57/5 from 2,583 votes; Aura is rated 3.72/5 from 10,377 votes. Choose Angel Elixir for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aura for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Elixir or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 73/100, Angel Elixir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Elixir or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 66/100, Angel Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Elixir and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Angel Elixir or Aura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Elixir is the stronger pick. Angel Elixir suits evening wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Elixir and Aura?

Angel Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla and Amber Xtreme. Aura has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Woody Notes, Amberwood and Sandalwood.