Fragrance comparison

Aura vs FORMULA #15

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,139 ratings analysed

Aura

Swarovski

3.211,139 votes

Rank #5,758 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

FORMULA #15

Viorica Cosmetics

—0 votes

Rank #76,351 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #15 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
FORMULA #15
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aura1/4

FORMULA #153/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #15
Sillage & projection: FORMULA #15
Value for money: FORMULA #15
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

FORMULA #15Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #15

SillageFORMULA #15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFORMULA #15Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

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

MimosaOrangeRoseLitchiRed Currant

Heart

Lily of the ValleyTuberoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rose, Tuberose and Musk. 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–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#76,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Formula #15 by Viorica Cosmetics opens with a bright burst of mimosa and litchi, settling into a dense white floral heart. A base of clean musk and soft sandalwood grounds the fragrance, making it a comfortable choice for casual spring afternoons. The scent is clean, slightly sweet, and wears like a soft, floral-infus…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Aura or FORMULA #15?

FORMULA #15 lasts longest (FORMULA #15 80/100, Aura 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or FORMULA #15?

FORMULA #15 projects furthest (FORMULA #15 75/100, Aura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and FORMULA #15 smell similar?

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

Is Aura or FORMULA #15 better for summer or winter?

FORMULA #15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and FORMULA #15?

Aura has top notes of Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Pink Pepper, Musk, Benzoin and Amber. FORMULA #15 has top notes of Mimosa, Orange, Rose and Litchi, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Tuberose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.