Fragrance comparison

Aura for Women vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aura for Women

Jacomo

3.33190 votes

Rank #12,231 FloralPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura for Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aura for Women
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aura for Women3/5

London2/5

Ratings & consensus: London
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura for Women
Sillage & projection: Aura for Women
Value for money: London
Versatility: Not scored
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

LondonPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerLondonRating 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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAura for Women

SillageAura for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, citrus 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

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night12

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,231

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

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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 London?

Aura for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes; London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura for Women or London?

Aura for Women lasts longest (Aura for Women 64/100, London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura for Women or London?

Aura for Women projects furthest (Aura for Women 59/100, London 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura for Women and London smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony.

Is Aura for Women or London better for summer or winter?

Aura for Women suits daytime wear; London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura for Women and London?

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. London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.