Fragrance comparison

Aura vs On El

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,769 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,981 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura6/7

On El1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraArmaf

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom

Heart

VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Violet and Iris. 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

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#18,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or On El?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or On El?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Violet and Iris.

Is Aura or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aura and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.