Fragrance comparison

Aurate vs Kitsunegari

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurate

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #19,257 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Kitsunegari

Anka Kuş Parfüm

3.1533 votes

Rank #38,461 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurate takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aurate
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kitsunegari
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurate3/5

Kitsunegari1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aurate
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kitsunegari
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aurate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aurate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurateMaison des Animaux Fragrances

KitsunegariAnka Kuş Parfüm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

3.15/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 75%

Category winnerAurateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

12%Love

30%Like

24%Ok

27%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityKitsunegari

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAurateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

balsamic65%

musky56%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LabdanumVanillaJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodLeather

Base

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Top

BasilLemonBergamotOrange BlossomLimeGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineCarnationCivetVanilla

Base

AmberSandalwoodLeatherOakmossPatchouliBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Vanilla, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall93

Winter64

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men23

Unisex45

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,461

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAurateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurate by Maison des Animaux Fragrances pairs Crete labdanum with Mysore sandalwood to create a dry, resinous warmth. This unisex scent wears best during cool autumn evenings when you want a rich leather and vanilla trail. It avoids heavy syrupy sweetness, offering a smoky, whiskey-like alternative to standard winter …

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Kitsunegari by Anka Kuş Parfüm starts with an aggressive burst of basil, lemon, and bergamot. The citrus feels sharp and green, reminiscent of traditional old-school barbershop colognes from the mid-twentieth century. Within twenty minutes, the bright opening recedes, letting a floral heart of Damask rose, carnation, …

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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, Aurate or Kitsunegari?

Aurate takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurate is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Kitsunegari is rated 3.15/5 from 33 votes. Choose Aurate for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kitsunegari for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurate or Kitsunegari?

Kitsunegari lasts longest (Kitsunegari 66/100, Aurate 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurate or Kitsunegari?

Projection is very close: Aurate 50/100, Kitsunegari 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aurate and Kitsunegari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Vanilla, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Aurate or Kitsunegari better for summer or winter?

Aurate suits evening wear; Kitsunegari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurate and Kitsunegari?

Aurate has top notes of Labdanum, Vanilla and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood and Leather. Kitsunegari has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine, Carnation and Civet, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Oakmoss.