Aura for Women vs Grace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Aura for WomenChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GraceChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura for Women3/7
Grace3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Grace
- Community sentiment
- Grace
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Aura for Women
- Value for money
- Aura for Women
- Versatility
- Aura for Women
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aura for WomenJacomoGraceHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%
Category winnerGraceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
46%Like
7%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate
162 votes
32%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
117 votes
Category winnerGraceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAura for Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAura for WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
floral91%
citrus83%
fresh74%
fresh spicy65%
green56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
FreesiaCalifornia OrangeGingerSicilian Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeony
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelWhite MuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Grace, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall42
Winter21
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day100
Night42
Category winnerAura for WomenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,624
PerfumerEdouard Fléchier
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#12,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAura 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…
Reviews →Hinode Grace is a bright, refreshing floral fragrance that blends crisp citrus with soft white flower petals and a warm, sugary base. The scent opens with an energetic splash of Sicilian bergamot and California orange, balanced by a sharp hint of fresh ginger and airy freesia. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, de…
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.
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Common questions
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Which is better, Aura for Women or Grace?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes; Grace is rated 3.96/5 from 117 votes. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grace for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aura for Women or Grace?
They last about the same: Aura for Women 64/100, Grace 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aura for Women or Grace?
Projection is very close: Aura for Women 59/100, Grace 58/100 for sillage.
Do Aura for Women and Grace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Jasmine.
Is Aura for Women or Grace better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aura for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Grace is the stronger pick. Aura for Women suits daytime wear; Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aura for Women and Grace?
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. Grace has top notes of Freesia, California Orange, Ginger and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Caramel, White Musk and Sandalwood.
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