Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Loaded

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Aura

Légendaires

3.673 votes

Rank #68,771 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Loaded

Strellson

3.3116 votes

Rank #54,569 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Loaded 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.
Loaded
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aura1/4

Loaded3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraLégendaires

LoadedStrellson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

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

25%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityLoaded

SillageLoaded

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and fresh 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

Top

PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

MyrrhGinger flowerLavender

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Elemi resin, Lavender and Myrrh. 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

Day33

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLoadedHigher 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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Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

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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 Loaded?

Loaded takes 3 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes. Choose Aura for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Loaded?

Loaded lasts longest (Loaded 63/100, Aura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Loaded?

Loaded projects furthest (Loaded 54/100, Aura 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Loaded smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Elemi resin, Lavender and Myrrh.

Is Aura or Loaded better for summer or winter?

Aura suits evening wear; Loaded suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Loaded?

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. Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.