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Aubade vs Isis

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

Updated 154 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Isis

    Choose it for a marine and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aubade6/7
Isis0/7
Ratings & consensus
Aubade
Community sentiment
Aubade
Longevity
Aubade
Sillage & projection
Aubade
Value for money
Tie
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
IsisMarks & Spencer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%
3.81/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 29%Had 45%Want 26%
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

16%Love
65%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value68
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
powdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
musky69%
nutty61%
marine100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match13%Clearly different

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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Sea Notes
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet
Base1 to 2 hours
Cedar
InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer91
Fall15
Winter6
Day100
Night14
Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,359

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Isis by Marks & Spencer is a crisp floral aquatic fragrance built around sea air, delicate blossoms, and soft wood. Introduced in 2011, it opens with a clean splash of sea notes that feels like a cool coastal breeze. As the marine breeze settles, the heart emerges with watery lily-of-the-valley, green violet, and clas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aubade or Isis?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Isis is rated 3.81/5 from 85 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 Isis for a marine and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubade or Isis?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Isis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubade or Isis?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Isis 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubade and Isis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.

Is Aubade or Isis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aubade and Isis?

Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Isis has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar.

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