Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Sapphire Rouge

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Aura

Assaf

4.001 votes

Rank #63,320 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sapphire Rouge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.449 votes

Rank #40,420 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a oud and rose character.
Sapphire Rouge
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aura0/4

Sapphire Rouge3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraAssaf

Sapphire RougeLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

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

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySapphire Rouge

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSapphire RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

leather84%

tropical77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

amber77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both oud, leather and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitSaffron

Heart

Rose

Base

AgarwoodOudLeatherPatchouliAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronPassionfruit

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherPatchouliRose

Base6 to 8 hours

OudVanillaAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Saffron, Rose and Oud. Durations are only published for Sapphire Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSapphire RougeHigher 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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Sapphire Rouge by Le Bonheur Perfumes combines tart tropical fruit with dark resins and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of passionfruit and warm saffron, creating an energetic and spicy introduction. As the bright fruit settles, a lush rose blooms alongside earthy patchouli and a bold leather accord t…

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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 Sapphire Rouge?

Sapphire Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sapphire Rouge is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aura for a oud and rose character. Choose Sapphire Rouge for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Sapphire Rouge?

Sapphire Rouge lasts longest (Sapphire Rouge 83/100, Aura 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Sapphire Rouge?

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

Do Aura and Sapphire Rouge smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, leather and rose accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Saffron, Rose and Oud.

Is Aura or Sapphire Rouge better for summer or winter?

Sapphire Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Sapphire Rouge?

Aura has top notes of Passionfruit and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Leather and Patchouli. Sapphire Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Passionfruit, heart notes of Leather, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Labdanum.