Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Cixi Attar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aura

Swarovski

3.211,139 votes

Rank #5,758 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Cixi Attar

Tabacora Parfums

3.6712 votes

Rank #48,285 FruityWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cixi Attar
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura3/5

Cixi Attar2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraSwarovski

Cixi AttarTabacora Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

Category winnerCixi AttarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

1,010 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageCixi Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRose

Heart

Tuberose

Base

Pink PepperMuskBenzoinAmber

Top

PeachApricotRaspberryLemonBergamot

Heart

CinnamonTuberoseLilyCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Tuberose, Musk and Benzoin. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,758

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#48,285

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura by Swarovski is an oriental floral fragrance centered on a vivid, fruity litchi opening that quickly melts into a lush tuberose heart. This feminine scent rests on a base of warm benzoin and pink pepper, creating a polished, radiant effect. It suits those seeking a reliable, versatile floral for daily office wear…

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Cixi Attar by Tabacora Parfums is a dense Oriental Floral fragrance that works effectively for both women and men. It was launched in 2018 and showcases the distinctive style of perfumer Christian Carbonnel. The scent opens with a thick blend of peach, apricot, and raspberry before transitioning into a warm heart of c…

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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 Cixi Attar?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 3.21/5 from 1,139 votes; Cixi Attar is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aura for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cixi Attar for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Cixi Attar?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, Cixi Attar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Cixi Attar?

Cixi Attar projects furthest (Cixi Attar 64/100, Aura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Cixi Attar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Tuberose, Musk and Benzoin.

Is Aura or Cixi Attar better for summer or winter?

Cixi Attar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Cixi Attar?

Aura has top notes of Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Pink Pepper, Musk, Benzoin and Amber. Cixi Attar has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tuberose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.