Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Evolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Aura

Assaf

4.001 votes

Rank #66,153 OudRose

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34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aura1/4

Evolution2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Evolution
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Evolution
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

AuraAssaf

EvolutionAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

leather84%

tropical77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both leather and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitSaffron

Heart

Rose

Base

AgarwoodOudLeatherPatchouliAmber

Top

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Saffron, Rose and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Assaf Aura hits the skin with a sharp burst of tropical passionfruit and warm saffron spice. The sweetness is immediately pulled back by a solitary rose note in the middle, preventing the top from turning candy-like. As the initial brightness settles, heavy dark elements take over. Smoky agarwood, rugged leather, and …

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Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler w…

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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 Evolution?

Evolution takes 2 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aura for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Evolution?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Aura 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Evolution?

Projection is very close: Aura 75/100, Evolution 75/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Evolution smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and fruity accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Saffron, Rose and Leather.

Is Aura or Evolution better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Evolution?

Aura has top notes of Passionfruit and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Leather and Patchouli. Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch.