Fragrance comparison

Aubade vs Star New

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #12,909 PowderyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Star New

Seajewels

4.405 votes

Rank #52,856 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Star New
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aubade3/4

Star New1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aubade
Sillage & projection: Aubade
Value for money: Star New
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

Star NewSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 8%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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStar NewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

floral100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

rose74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and vanilla

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesFruity Notes

Heart

PeonyJasmineCinnamonFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilleHeliotrope

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

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#52,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Star New by Seajewels is a vibrant Oriental Floral for women that balances citrus brightness with soft powdery notes. Launched in 2011, it brings a fresh opening of bergamot and mandarin that settles into a feminine heart of peony and jasmine. This fragrance offers a light, approachable profile perfect for casual dayt…

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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 Star New?

Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Star New is rated 4.40/5 from 5 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 Star New for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubade or Star New?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Star New 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubade or Star New?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Star New 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubade and Star New smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose.

Is Aubade or Star New better for summer or winter?

Aubade suits day or night wear; Star New suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubade and Star New?

Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Star New has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanille and Heliotrope.