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Aura vs Una Contrastes

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

Updated 10,397 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Una Contrastes takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aura

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

  • Una Contrastes

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aura2/5
Una Contrastes3/5
Ratings & consensus
Una Contrastes
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Una Contrastes
Sillage & projection
Una Contrastes
Value for money
Aura
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AuraMugler
Una ContrastesNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.72/ 5 · 10,377 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 37%Had 9%Want 55%
Category winnerUna ContrastesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
4%Hate

10,377 votes

55%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityUna Contrastes

SillageUna Contrastes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value45
Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
sweet74%
fruity65%
aromatic56%
sweet100%
woody92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Rhubarb LeafBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Green NotesOrange BlossomYlang-YlangPear
Base6-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaWoody NotesAmberwoodSandalwoodCoumarinWolfwood
Top
PripriocaApplePink PepperMandarin OrangeMelonPlumAniseOrange
Heart
Ylang-YlangMagnoliaJasmineRosePeony
Base
CoumarinAmberVanillaPatchouliMuskSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter65
Day100
Night85
Spring67
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex21
Women77
Date 33%Casual 31%Party 22%Work 14%
Men4
Unisex9
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,945

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie, Christophe Raynaud, Daphné Bugey, Marie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#11,747

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Mugler is an unapologetically strange botanical perfume. It does not smell like anything else on the counter. The opening unleashes a bitter, sour splash of rhubarb leaf and green bergamot that feels almost like bruised jungle stems. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial medicinal bite softens, sweet orange bloss…

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Una Contrastes by Natura brings a lively blend of citrus and spice to the forefront, grounded by a creamy floral heart. It is a bold choice for anyone who appreciates a sweet, woody character that holds its own during evening outings or cooler spring days. The complex composition creates a distinct scent identity on 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 or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 3.72/5 from 10,377 votes; Una Contrastes is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Aura for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Una Contrastes for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes lasts longest (Una Contrastes 77/100, Aura 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes projects furthest (Una Contrastes 70/100, Aura 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Una Contrastes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Coumarin.

Is Aura or Una Contrastes better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear; Una Contrastes suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Una Contrastes?

Aura has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Woody Notes, Amberwood and Sandalwood. Una Contrastes has top notes of Priprioca, Apple, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.

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