Fragrance comparison

Aura for Women vs Mini Liberty

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Aura for Women

Jacomo

3.33190 votes

Rank #12,792 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Liberty

Ulric de Varens

4.3611 votes

Rank #38,985 TuberoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aura for Women
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mini Liberty
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aura for Women2/4

Mini Liberty2/4

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

Mini LibertyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerMini LibertyRating 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

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAura for Women

SillageMini Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

tuberose100%

white floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

animalic53%

musky42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

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

Mandarin OrangePomegranate

Heart1.5-3 hrs

TuberoseTeaFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mini Liberty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night12

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,792

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#38,985

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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Mini Liberty by Ulric de Varens is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. You get a quick burst of juicy mandarin orange and tart pomegranate right out of the nozzle. It feels energetic. Then, creamy tuberose and airy freesia step forward alongside a gentle green tea note that keeps the w…

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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 Mini Liberty?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes; Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mini Liberty for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura for Women or Mini Liberty?

Aura for Women lasts longest (Aura for Women 64/100, Mini Liberty 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura for Women or Mini Liberty?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Aura for Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura for Women and Mini Liberty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Aura for Women or Mini Liberty better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aura for Women and Mini Liberty?

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. Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.