Aura vs Amore Proibito
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AuraChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amore ProibitoChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aura2/4
Amore Proibito2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amore Proibito
- Sillage & projection
- Amore Proibito
- Value for money
- Aura
- 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
AuraMarilyn MiglinAmore ProibitoSimone Cosac ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
3.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
44%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
44%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
22%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmore Proibito
SillageAmore Proibito
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart1 to 2 hours
MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac
Base3 to 4 hours
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotPearViolet Leaf
Heart
MagnoliaTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTiare Flower
Base
HeliotropeCashmeranSandalwoodBenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night75
Spring80
Summer60
Fall40
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#61,094
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAura by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive balance between brisk citrus brightness and warm, resinous depth. The opening immediately presents tart bergamot, orange, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by an aromatic, pine-like cypress note. This brisk green start gradually softens into a quiet floral heart where w…
Reviews →Amore Proibito is a bright white floral built around citrus, tuberose, and a soft creamy base. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pear, and violet leaf, then moves into a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine sambac, orange blossom, magnolia, and tiare. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, heliotrope, and cashmeran…
Reviews →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 Amore Proibito?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Amore Proibito is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amore Proibito for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aura or Amore Proibito?
Amore Proibito lasts longest (Amore Proibito 80/100, Aura 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aura or Amore Proibito?
Amore Proibito projects furthest (Amore Proibito 75/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aura and Amore Proibito smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Benzoin.
Is Aura or Amore Proibito better for summer or winter?
Aura suits daytime wear; Amore Proibito suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aura and Amore Proibito?
Aura has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Amore Proibito has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Heliotrope, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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