Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aura

Shmeem

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,849 White FloralWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,256 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aura3/5

Suede2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraShmeem

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 48%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

warm spicy50%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomGardeniaHeliotrope

Base

Cashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Gardenia. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,849

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shmeem Aura opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright mandarin orange. It sits on skin as a clean white floral, carrying a creamy gardenia and sweet heliotrope middle. The dry down relies on cashmere wood and a dirty patchouli base that anchors the sweetness. It is a solid choice for spring days and casual of…

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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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 Suede?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Aura for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Suede?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 73/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Suede?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 71/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Gardenia.

Is Aura or Suede better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Suede?

Aura has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Heliotrope, a base of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.