Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Gothique

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Aura

Légendaires

3.673 votes

Rank #63,386 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gothique

Alkemia Perfumes

3.50120 votes

Rank #9,641 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gothique takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gothique
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aura1/4

Gothique3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraLégendaires

GothiqueAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.50/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

24%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGothique

SillageGothique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

amber100%

sweet86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

balsamic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumCardamomBasilBergamotAniseElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

FenugreekOrange BlossomOsmanthusLavenderLicoriceTobaccoPrunolRose

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinMyrrhTonka BeanBirch TarLabdanumVanillaVetiverMusk

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumCaneléStyraxCassiaBenzoinNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Atlas CedarVetiverLabdanumLiquidambar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Benzoin, Myrrh and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring20

Summer17

Fall89

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerGothiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Légendaires Aura delivers a dark resinous punch right from the nozzle. The initial blast pairs peppery cardamom with bright bergamot and bitter elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The sharp alcohol quickly evaporates, leaving behind a thick blanket of aromatic licorice, dried prune notes, and leafy tobacco. Warm benzoin…

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Gothique by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Gothique was launched in 2018.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura or Gothique?

Gothique takes 3 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Gothique is rated 3.50/5 from 120 votes. Choose Aura for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gothique for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Gothique?

Gothique lasts longest (Gothique 67/100, Aura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Gothique?

Projection is very close: Gothique 52/100, Aura 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Gothique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Benzoin, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Aura or Gothique better for summer or winter?

Aura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Gothique?

Aura has top notes of Olibanum, Cardamom, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Fenugreek, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Lavender, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Birch Tar. Gothique features Myrrh, Olibanum, Canelé, Styrax and Cassia.