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Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle vs Black Origami

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

Updated 2,103 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Black Origami

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle3/7
Black Origami3/7
Ratings & consensus
Black Origami
Community sentiment
Black Origami
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Value for money
Black Origami
Versatility
Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMugler
Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 1,863 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

1,863 votes

44%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value86
Category winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral90%
warm spicy80%
musky70%
powdery60%
woody50%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GardeniaCinnamon Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
Green Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Top
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGardenia, White Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter39
Day100
Night47
Spring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex7
Women92
Casual 35%Work 30%Date 24%Party 11%
Men11
Unisex62
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews160

Overall rank#4,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle reframes the polarizing green jungle DNA of the original line into something softer, creamier, and noticeably warmer on skin. The first spray releases a brisk flash of alcohol and crunchy green leaves before the floral core emerges. Gardenia dominates the early stages with a lush, m…

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Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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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 Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Origami?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 1,863 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Origami?

They last about the same: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 66/100, Black Origami 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Origami?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle projects furthest (Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 63/100, Black Origami 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Black Origami smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, White Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Black Origami?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle has top notes of Gardenia and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

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