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Aura vs Trama

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

Updated 1,269 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trama takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aura

    Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Trama

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aura1/7
Trama6/7
Ratings & consensus
Trama
Community sentiment
Trama
Longevity
Trama
Sillage & projection
Trama
Value for money
Trama
Versatility
Trama
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AuraSwarovski
TramaSimone Cosac Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.21/ 5 · 1,139 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%
4.14/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerTramaRating 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

35%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerTramaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityTrama

SillageTrama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value57
Category winnerTramaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
musky92%
fruity84%
amber77%
soft spicy69%
tropical61%
amber100%
woody92%
rose84%
patchouli77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LitchiRose
Heart
Tuberose
Base
Pink PepperMuskBenzoinAmber
Top
Pink PepperLitchiPepperGreen Notes
Heart
Black RoseTuberosePeachJasmine
Base
PatchouliResinVirginia CedarBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Tuberose, Pink Pepper 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–
Spring80
Summer35
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night37
Category winnerTramaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
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#25,826

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Trama opens brighter than its note list suggests, with pink pepper, green facets and a juicy lychee touch that some wearers read as citrusy fruit. Soon it turns warmer and smoother, settling into rose, patchouli, amber and resin with a soft powdery feel. It suits someone who likes floral orientals with depth rather th…

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

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura or Trama?

Trama takes 6 of 7 categories. Aura is rated 3.21/5 from 1,139 votes; Trama is rated 4.14/5 from 130 votes. Choose Aura for a rose and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Trama for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Trama?

They last about the same: Trama 71/100, Aura 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Trama?

Trama projects furthest (Trama 63/100, Aura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Trama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Litchi, Tuberose, Pink Pepper and Benzoin.

Is Aura or Trama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trama is the stronger pick. For winter, Trama is the stronger pick. Trama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Trama?

Aura has top notes of Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Pink Pepper, Musk, Benzoin and Amber. Trama has top notes of Pink Pepper, Litchi, Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Rose, Tuberose, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Resin, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin.

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