Aubade vs Flagrant Shine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories.
AubadeChoose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Flagrant ShineChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Aubade3/4
Flagrant Shine1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aubade
- Sillage & projection
- Aubade
- Value for money
- Flagrant Shine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aubade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AubadeAubadeFlagrant ShineÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
54%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
63 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAubade
SillageAubade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
musky69%
nutty61%
floral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
white floral69%
rose61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sweet AlmondClove
Heart
HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskVanillaCedar
Top
Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Freesia, Rose and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,909
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#48,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAubade 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…
Reviews →Flagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …
Reviews →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 Flagrant Shine?
Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Which lasts longer, Aubade or Flagrant Shine?
Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aubade or Flagrant Shine?
Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aubade and Flagrant Shine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Freesia, Rose and Peony.
Is Aubade or Flagrant Shine better for summer or winter?
Aubade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aubade and Flagrant Shine?
Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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