Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Winter crocus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Aura

Légendaires

3.673 votes

Rank #63,168 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Winter crocus

fūm

4.004 votes

Rank #53,772 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Winter crocus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Winter crocus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aura0/3

Winter crocus2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraLégendaires

Winter crocusfūm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

sweet70%

woody60%

balsamic50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

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

CacaoBenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVetiverOpoponaxCardamomOakmossTobaccoPimentoFrankincenseChampaca

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerWinter crocusLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Casual 31%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWinter crocusHigher 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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Winter crocus by fūm is a rich, artisanal amber perfume that captures the contrast of cold snow and deep hearth warmth. The scent opens with a lively dash of pimento and dry green cardamom, offering an initial kick before relaxing into bittersweet cacao and smooth champaca petals. As it settles onto the skin, golden l…

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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 Winter crocus?

Winter crocus takes 2 of 3 categories. Aura is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Winter crocus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aura for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Winter crocus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Aura or Winter crocus?

Projection is very close: Aura 50/100, Winter crocus 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Winter crocus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tobacco, Benzoin and Myrrh.

Is Aura or Winter crocus better for summer or winter?

Aura suits evening wear; Winter crocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Winter crocus?

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. Winter crocus features Cacao, Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vetiver.