Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Liu Jo Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aura

Superz.

3.8784 votes

Rank #10,169 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Liu Jo Gold

Liu Jo

3.71187 votes

Rank #16,161 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Liu Jo Gold
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Aura5/7

Liu Jo Gold2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aura
Community sentiment: Aura
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Liu Jo Gold
Value for money: Liu Jo Gold
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.

Liu Jo GoldLiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.71/ 5 · 187 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

Category winnerAuraRating 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

23%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

187 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageLiu Jo Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLiu Jo GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

leather77%

lactonic69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top

Damask RosePearSorbetBergamot

Heart

PralineAgarwood (Oud)Leather

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Praline, Pear and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer79

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex52

Women15

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#16,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Liu Jo Gold opens with a bright splash of bergamot and chilled pear sorbet before settling into a warm heart of sweet praline, dark leather, and agarwood. Soft Damask rose cuts through the heavy gourmand base, while vanilla and patchouli anchor the dry down. It fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark gour…

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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 Liu Jo Gold?

Aura takes 5 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes; Liu Jo Gold is rated 3.71/5 from 187 votes. Choose Aura for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Liu Jo Gold for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Liu Jo Gold?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 80/100, Liu Jo Gold 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Liu Jo Gold?

Projection is very close: Liu Jo Gold 68/100, Aura 66/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Liu Jo Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Praline, Pear and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Aura or Liu Jo Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura is the stronger pick. For winter, Liu Jo Gold is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Liu Jo Gold?

Aura features Blackberry, Jasmine, Musk, Praline and Pear. Liu Jo Gold has top notes of Damask Rose, Pear, Sorbet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.