Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Dusk

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 343 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,551 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Dusk

TUMI

4.2890 votes

Rank #6,678 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dusk
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura5/7

Dusk2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aura
Community sentiment: Aura
Longevity: Dusk
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Dusk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraArmaf

DuskTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

253 votes

53%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDusk

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

citrus100%

ozonic91%

musky83%

aquatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom

Heart

VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafPepper

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer98

Fall82

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Category winnerDuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#6,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and tart lemon, sliced through by a dark, smoky cardamom note. This unusual spice prevents the fruit from smelling like a cheap body spray, giving the initial spray a fresh, slightly bitter edge. As it settles, a clean, laundry-like musk rises to meet a powdery violet and …

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The lemon hits immediately. TUMI Dusk opens with a bright burst of chilled bergamot and sunny lemon zest that feels like cracking open a frosty can of citrus soda. No harsh alcohol burn here. Within twenty minutes, crisp green violet leaf and cracked black pepper steer the aroma into an airy, ozonic heart that carries…

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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 or Dusk?

Aura takes 5 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; Dusk is rated 4.28/5 from 90 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dusk for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Dusk?

They last about the same: Dusk 70/100, Aura 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Dusk?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Dusk 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Dusk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper and Musk.

Is Aura or Dusk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dusk is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Dusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Dusk?

Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Black Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Dusk has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Pepper, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.