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Aura for Women vs Et Plus Si Affinites

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

Updated 228 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Et Plus Si Affinites takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aura for Women

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Et Plus Si Affinites

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

Aura for Women2/7
Et Plus Si Affinites4/7
Ratings & consensus
Et Plus Si Affinites
Community sentiment
Et Plus Si Affinites
Longevity
Et Plus Si Affinites
Sillage & projection
Et Plus Si Affinites
Value for money
Aura for Women
Versatility
Tie
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aura for Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aura for WomenJacomo
Et Plus Si AffinitesChantal Thomass
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%
Category winnerEt Plus Si AffinitesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
46%Like
7%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate

162 votes

32%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerEt Plus Si AffinitesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityEt Plus Si Affinites

SillageEt Plus Si Affinites

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAura for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
floral100%
woody86%
fresh72%
white floral58%
fruity44%
rose30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
PomegranatePeonyMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
FreesiaJasmineLotus
Base4-6 hrs
SandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Et Plus Si Affinites, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall42
Winter21
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer40
Fall70
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex13
Women84
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,853

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#56,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAura for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura for Women by Jacomo is a floral fruity scent released in 2001. It balances zesty grapefruit and lychee with a heart of mimosa and jasmine, settling into a powdery musk and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for daytime wear in the spring or summer, offering a clean, approachable profile for casual setting…

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Chantal Thomass Et Plus Si Affinites delivers a tart burst of ruby pomegranate alongside sweet mandarin orange. Crisp peony petals unfurl immediately behind the fruit. It feels brisk. Watery lotus and fresh freesia soon take over, steering the composition into a clean floral direction that feels crisp and uplifting. T…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura for Women or Et Plus Si Affinites?

Et Plus Si Affinites takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes; Et Plus Si Affinites is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Et Plus Si Affinites for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura for Women or Et Plus Si Affinites?

Et Plus Si Affinites lasts longest (Et Plus Si Affinites 68/100, Aura for Women 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura for Women or Et Plus Si Affinites?

Et Plus Si Affinites projects furthest (Et Plus Si Affinites 75/100, Aura for Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura for Women and Et Plus Si Affinites smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Aura for Women or Et Plus Si Affinites better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Et Plus Si Affinites is the stronger pick. Aura for Women suits daytime wear; Et Plus Si Affinites suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura for Women and Et Plus Si Affinites?

Aura for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Tuberose, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Et Plus Si Affinites has top notes of Pomegranate, Peony and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.

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