Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Couture

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 683 ratings analysed

Aura

Loewe

3.86662 votes

Rank #6,600 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #22,965 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Couture takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura1/4

Couture3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraLoewe

CoutureVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerCoutureRating 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

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCouture

SillageCouture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

leather61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

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

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#22,965

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…

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Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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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 Couture?

Couture takes 3 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 3.86/5 from 662 votes; Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aura for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Couture?

Couture lasts longest (Couture 76/100, Aura 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Couture?

Couture projects furthest (Couture 68/100, Aura 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Couture smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Aura or Couture better for summer or winter?

Couture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Couture?

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. Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.