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Aura vs Cityscape for Her

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

Updated 794 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aura

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Cityscape for Her

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura6/7
Cityscape for Her1/7
Ratings & consensus
Aura
Community sentiment
Aura
Longevity
Aura
Sillage & projection
Aura
Value for money
Cityscape for Her
Versatility
Aura
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AuraLoewe
Cityscape for HerMary Kay
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 662 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%
Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

662 votes

17%Love
55%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value57
Category winnerCityscape for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
rose92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
soft spicy69%
leather61%
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
soft spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperRed CurrantViolet LeafBergamot
Heart
RoseIrisJasmineNarcissus
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarRaspberry
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperRed CurrantApricotBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyOrchidOrange BlossomIris
Base5-7 hrs
PlumAngelicaSandalwoodMadagascar VanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Red Currant, Violet Leaf and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Cityscape for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night23
Category winnerAuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men5
Unisex8
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loewe Aura opens with crisp pink pepper and tart red currant before shifting into powdery iris and velvet rose. Soft Spanish leather and cedar quiet the background, giving the floral heart a dry, tailored finish. It suits cool spring mornings, crisp air, and reserved office settings where loud projection feels intrusi…

Reviews →

Mary Kay Cityscape for Her delivers an upbeat, polite fruity floral scent designed for daytime ease. The first spray brings a sharp burst of bergamot, tart red currant, and juicy apricot. That citrus zing softens within minutes. Lush pink peony and powdery iris soon step forward, wrapping the fruit in clean, ladylike …

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura or Cityscape for Her?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 3.86/5 from 662 votes; Cityscape for Her is rated 3.71/5 from 132 votes. Choose Aura for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cityscape for Her for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Cityscape for Her?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 65/100, Cityscape for Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Cityscape for Her?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Cityscape for Her 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Cityscape for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Violet Leaf and Bergamot.

Is Aura or Cityscape for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Cityscape for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Cityscape for Her?

Aura has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Raspberry. Cityscape for Her has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Plum, Angelica, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla.

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