Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs In Hindsight

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Aurora

By Cloud

4.333 votes

Rank #58,149 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

In Hindsight

Pesade

3.7827 votes

Rank #32,116 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Aurora
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In Hindsight
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurora2/4

In Hindsight2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aurora
Sillage & projection: In Hindsight
Value for money: Aurora
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Hindsight

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraBy Cloud

In HindsightPesade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 19%Want 71%

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

56%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageIn Hindsight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

floral61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPeachPlumBergamotGinger

Heart

RoseIrisOsmanthusJasmineJasmine SambacOrchid

Base

Siam BenzoinGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCedarCivetSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryPeach

Heart

GeraniumRoseOrchidLilyIris

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIn HindsightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora by By Cloud opens with soft red fruit, peach, plum and a lift of bergamot and ginger before moving into a floral heart of rose, iris, jasmine and orchid. The dry-down is warmer and woodier, with benzoin, guaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, musk and an animalic touch giving the sweetness more depth. It is best appro…

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Pesade In Hindsight opens with a sharp burst of tart raspberry and sweet peach before settling into a cool green rose and geranium core. Clean musk, warm amber, and dry guaiac wood ground the base, creating a crisp floral trail ideal for crisp spring mornings or casual daytime wear in temperate weather.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aurora or In Hindsight?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aurora is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; In Hindsight is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes. Choose Aurora for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In Hindsight for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or In Hindsight?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 80/100, In Hindsight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or In Hindsight?

In Hindsight projects furthest (In Hindsight 54/100, Aurora 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora and In Hindsight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Rose and Iris.

Is Aurora or In Hindsight better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear; In Hindsight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and In Hindsight?

Aurora has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Siam Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Cedar. In Hindsight has top notes of Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Orchid and Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.