Aura vs Want Pink Ginger
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
AuraChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Want Pink GingerChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura3/7
Want Pink Ginger3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aura
- Community sentiment
- Aura
- Longevity
- Want Pink Ginger
- Sillage & projection
- Want Pink Ginger
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Want Pink Ginger
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AuraPheboWant Pink GingerDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 293 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%
3.77/ 5 · 551 votes
Have 37%Had 29%Want 34%
Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
293 votes
23%Love
52%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
551 votes
Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWant Pink Ginger
SillageWant Pink Ginger
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
fresh spicy65%
lavender56%
vanilla100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLavenderMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliPink PepperNutmeg
Base
MuskCedarAmberwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
GingerPink PepperMangosteenMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeNeroliDamask Rose
Base5 to 8 hours
Vanilla AbsoluteMadagascar VanillaWoodsy NotesAmberwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Want Pink Ginger, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring49
Summer24
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night54
Category winnerWant Pink GingerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,652
PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze, Sophie Truitard
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#9,936
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhebo 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…
Reviews →Want Pink Ginger by DSQUARED² is a playful oriental floral perfume that balances bright spice with rich, creamy sweetness. It opens with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and sparkling mandarin orange, accented by tart mangosteen and crisp lemon. This zesty kick quickly softens as powdery heliotrope, ne…
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 Want Pink Ginger?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aura is rated 4.32/5 from 293 votes; Want Pink Ginger is rated 3.77/5 from 551 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Want Pink Ginger for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aura or Want Pink Ginger?
Want Pink Ginger lasts longest (Want Pink Ginger 71/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aura or Want Pink Ginger?
Want Pink Ginger projects furthest (Want Pink Ginger 62/100, Aura 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aura and Want Pink Ginger smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Pink Pepper.
Is Aura or Want Pink Ginger better for summer or winter?
For summer, Want Pink Ginger is the stronger pick. For winter, Want Pink Ginger is the stronger pick. Want Pink Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aura and Want Pink Ginger?
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. Want Pink Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper, Mangosteen and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Neroli and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Madagascar Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Amberwood.
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