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Aubade vs Nubiade

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Aubade

    Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Nubiade

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aubade2/4
Nubiade2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nubiade
Sillage & projection
Nubiade
Value for money
Aubade
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
AubadeAubade
NubiadeOmar Sharif
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%
4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityNubiade

SillageNubiade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value17
Category winnerAubadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
musky69%
nutty61%
floral100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%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
MarigoldBlackberryPeachRaspberryViolet Leaf
Heart
CarnationRoseFreesiaVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskHeliotropeVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose. 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
Summer50
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,909

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Nubiade is an intricate oriental floral perfume from 1994, centered around a rich, powdery blend of marigold, blackberry, and carnation. It feels like a lush, hidden garden at dawn, offering a distinct vintage character. This fragrance wears well during spring mornings or cool autumn evenings, where its notes of helio…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aubade or Nubiade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Nubiade is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nubiade for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubade or Nubiade?

They last about the same: Nubiade 69/100, Aubade 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aubade or Nubiade?

Nubiade projects furthest (Nubiade 67/100, Aubade 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubade and Nubiade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose.

Is Aubade or Nubiade better for summer or winter?

Aubade suits day or night wear; Nubiade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubade and Nubiade?

Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Nubiade has top notes of Marigold, Blackberry, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Patchouli.

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