Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Iris Porcelana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,477 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Loewe

3.86662 votes

Rank #6,616 WoodyRose

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Porcelana

Ex Nihilo

3.94815 votes

Rank #6,426 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Iris Porcelana
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura4/7

Iris Porcelana3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraLoewe

Iris PorcelanaEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 815 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIris PorcelanaRating 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

34%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

815 votes

Category winnerIris PorcelanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

leather61%

powdery100%

iris91%

woody83%

musky74%

ozonic65%

aquatic56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

Violet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Rose, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iris Porcelana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night31

Category winnerAuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#6,426

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerIris PorcelanaHigher 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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Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana is a calm, modern floral fragrance built around a pale, smooth iris root and cool violet leaf. Right after spraying, it smells like chilled water on crushed violet leaves before softening into a clean, creamy petal texture. As the perfume warms up on your skin, a faint trace of dewy rose blend…

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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 Iris Porcelana?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 3.86/5 from 662 votes; Iris Porcelana is rated 3.94/5 from 815 votes. Choose Aura for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Iris Porcelana for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Iris Porcelana?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 65/100, Iris Porcelana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Iris Porcelana?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Iris Porcelana 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Iris Porcelana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Rose, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Aura or Iris Porcelana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Porcelana is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Iris Porcelana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Iris Porcelana?

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. Iris Porcelana has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.