Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Le Hipster

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 256 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,711 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Le Hipster

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.673 votes

Rank #71,631 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Le Hipster
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura4/4

Le Hipster0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraArmaf

Le HipsterLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, 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 to 30 minutes

LemonGingerOzonic notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperVioletParsley

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverCedarPine TreeSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Le Hipster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#71,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Le Hipster by Le Parfum Citoyen is a fresh woody fragrance for men built around bright citrus, airy greens, and grounding woods. The scent begins with a brisk combination of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and breezy ozonic notes that create an immediate feeling of morning air. As the initial sharpness softens, an unusual h…

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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, Aura or Le Hipster?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Le Hipster?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, Le Hipster 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Le Hipster?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Le Hipster 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Le Hipster smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Aura or Le Hipster better for summer or winter?

Le Hipster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Le Hipster?

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. Le Hipster has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Pepper, Violet and Parsley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Pine Tree and Sandalwood.