Aura vs Geranium Pepper
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.
AuraChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Geranium PepperChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura6/7
Geranium Pepper1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aura
- Community sentiment
- Aura
- Longevity
- Aura
- Sillage & projection
- Aura
- Value for money
- Aura
- Versatility
- Geranium Pepper
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AuraArmafGeranium PepperB96Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 253 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%
Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
40%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
253 votes
40%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAura
SillageAura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
violet61%
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
patchouli50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom
Heart
VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver
Top
PepperViolet
Heart
GeraniumCedar
Base
VetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer77
Fall100
Winter31
Day100
Night25
Category winnerGeranium PepperMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews46
Overall rank#19,466
PerfumerMichel Girard
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAura 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 …
Reviews →Geranium Pepper by B96 opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper balanced by delicate violet. As it wears, the geranium leaf and cedar take center stage, grounding the scent in an aromatic, woody structure. It is a crisp, versatile choice for daily wear that works well throughout the spring and fall months.
Reviews →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, Aura or Geranium Pepper?
Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; Geranium Pepper is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Geranium Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aura or Geranium Pepper?
Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, Geranium Pepper 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aura or Geranium Pepper?
Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Geranium Pepper 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aura and Geranium Pepper smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Aura or Geranium Pepper better for summer or winter?
For summer, Geranium Pepper is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Geranium Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aura and Geranium Pepper?
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. Geranium Pepper has top notes of Pepper and Violet, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.
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