Fragrance comparison

Aura Alba vs Rose in Paris Rica de Marré

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura Alba

Natura

4.46342 votes

Rank #22,691 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rose in Paris Rica de Marré

Vult

3.9315 votes

Rank #47,747 Soft SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura Alba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aura Alba
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rose in Paris Rica de Marré
Choose it for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura Alba4/5

Rose in Paris Rica de Marré1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aura Alba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura Alba
Sillage & projection: Aura Alba
Value for money: Rose in Paris Rica de Marré
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aura AlbaNatura

Rose in Paris Rica de MarréVult

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 26%

Category winnerAura AlbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

342 votes

27%Love

53%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAura Alba

SillageAura Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRose in Paris Rica de MarréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

fruity83%

warm spicy74%

tropical65%

fresh56%

soft spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet AlyssumLitchi

Heart

Alba Rose

Base

PatchouliSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperChampagneLitchi

Heart

RoseFreesia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,691

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAura AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Alba reads as a polished rose-floral with juicy lychee up top, then settles into a smoother mix of rose, patchouli, and sandalwood. It feels clean, softly woody, and more refined than sugary. This suits someone who wants a feminine floral with structure and a slightly earthy base. It looks especially easy to wear…

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Vult Rose in Paris Rica de Marré leads with an energetic burst of pink pepper, black pepper, and bubbly champagne, cutting through the sweet tartness of fresh litchi. Within ten minutes, the fizzy brightness relaxes into a clean heart of dewy rose petals and airy freesia. The base settles into dry patchouli, milky san…

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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, Aura Alba or Rose in Paris Rica de Marré?

Aura Alba takes 4 of 5 categories. Aura Alba is rated 4.46/5 from 342 votes; Rose in Paris Rica de Marré is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Aura Alba for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rose in Paris Rica de Marré for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura Alba or Rose in Paris Rica de Marré?

Aura Alba lasts longest (Aura Alba 71/100, Rose in Paris Rica de Marré 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura Alba or Rose in Paris Rica de Marré?

Aura Alba projects furthest (Aura Alba 56/100, Rose in Paris Rica de Marré 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura Alba and Rose in Paris Rica de Marré smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Litchi, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Aura Alba or Rose in Paris Rica de Marré better for summer or winter?

Rose in Paris Rica de Marré suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Alba and Rose in Paris Rica de Marré?

Aura Alba has top notes of Sweet Alyssum and Litchi, heart notes of Alba Rose, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood. Rose in Paris Rica de Marré has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Champagne and Litchi, heart notes of Rose and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.