Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Close Intention

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Superz.

3.8784 votes

Rank #10,169 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #31,362 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aura4/7

Close Intention3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraSuperz.

Close IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

Category winnerClose IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

13%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

7%Hate

69 votes

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value81

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BlackberryJasmineMuskPralinePearSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)BergamotCardamomPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Praline, Pear and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerAuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex52

Women15

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#31,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura by Superz. balances dark, jammy blackberry with the textural bite of pear and praline. This unisex Oriental Vanilla creation relies on a sweet, fruity backbone that grounds its performance. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy gourmand profiles that do not shy away from a bold, musky presence during the c…

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Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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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 Close Intention?

Aura takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes; Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes. Choose Aura for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Close Intention?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 80/100, Close Intention 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Close Intention?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 66/100, Close Intention 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Close Intention smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Praline, Pear and Sandalwood.

Is Aura or Close Intention better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aura and Close Intention?

Aura features Blackberry, Jasmine, Musk, Praline and Pear. Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.