Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Serenade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 328 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Phebo

4.32293 votes

Rank #8,652 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #40,865 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aura4/7

Serenade3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraPhebo

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

293 votes

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySerenade

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliPink PepperNutmeg

Base

MuskCedarAmberwood

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Nutmeg. 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

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerSerenadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex68

Women16

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,652

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze, Sophie Truitard

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#40,865

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Aura opens with a sharp burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp lavender before settling into a clean neroli heart. Created by Leonardo Lucheze and Sophie Truitard in 2019, this floral woody musk fragrance captures the relaxed energy of a warm spring morning. A spicy kick of pink pepper and nutmeg cuts throu…

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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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 Serenade?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 4.32/5 from 293 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Serenade?

Serenade lasts longest (Serenade 75/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Aura 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Nutmeg.

Is Aura or Serenade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serenade is the stronger pick. For winter, Serenade is the stronger pick. Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Serenade?

Aura has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amberwood. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.