Aura vs Vanilla Patchouli
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 4 categories split 2–2.
AuraChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura2/4
Vanilla Patchouli2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aura
- Sillage & projection
- Aura
- Value for money
- Vanilla Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AuraShmeemVanilla PatchouliSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 48%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAura
SillageAura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody90%
powdery80%
musky70%
patchouli60%
warm spicy50%
vanilla100%
powdery86%
amber72%
woody58%
balsamic44%
musky30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomGardeniaHeliotrope
Base
Cashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
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#58,469
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,413
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanilla PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShmeem 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…
Reviews →Vanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …
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 Vanilla Patchouli?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aura for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aura or Vanilla Patchouli?
Aura lasts longest (Aura 73/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aura or Vanilla Patchouli?
Aura projects furthest (Aura 71/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aura and Vanilla Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.
Is Aura or Vanilla Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Aura suits daytime wear; Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aura and Vanilla Patchouli?
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. Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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