Fragrance comparison

Aubade vs Aura for Women

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #12,909 PowderyAlmond

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Aura for Women

Jacomo

3.33190 votes

Rank #13,624 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aura for Women
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aubade6/7

Aura for Women1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aubade
Community sentiment: Aubade
Longevity: Aubade
Sillage & projection: Aubade
Value for money: Aura for Women
Versatility: Aubade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aubade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AubadeAubade

Aura for WomenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

3.33/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAubadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

17%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAura for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Freesia, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night12

Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,909

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#13,624

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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Aura for Women by Jacomo is a floral fruity scent released in 2001. It balances zesty grapefruit and lychee with a heart of mimosa and jasmine, settling into a powdery musk and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for daytime wear in the spring or summer, offering a clean, approachable profile for casual setting…

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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, Aubade or Aura for Women?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubade or Aura for Women?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Aura for Women 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubade or Aura for Women?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Aura for Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubade and Aura for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Freesia, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aubade or Aura for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubade is the stronger pick. Aubade suits day or night wear; Aura for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubade and Aura for Women?

Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Aura for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Tuberose, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.