Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs Mahogany for Men

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Aurora

DeskLab Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #49,418 White FloralFruity

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #25,123 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Aurora
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aurora1/4

Mahogany for Men1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraDeskLab Parfums

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBlackcurrantPineapplePatchouliBergamotOakmossJasmineLeatherRoseMuskSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Aurora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,418

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora by DeskLab Parfums offers a crisp, refreshing spin on the modern fruity-chypre style. It starts with a zesty splash of bergamot, tangy blackcurrant, and juicy pineapple. The fruit feels bright rather than sugary. Soon after, sweet orange blossom and creamy jasmine bloom across the center, softening the brisk ci…

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Mahogany for Men opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and cumin, settling into a clean orange blossom heart. The dry-down relies on earthy oakmoss and green patchouli, offering a retro, clean masculine vibe. It suits guys seeking an easygoing, fresh herbal option for casual daytime wear.

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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, Aurora or Mahogany for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Aurora is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes. Choose Aurora for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or Mahogany for Men?

They last about the same: Aurora 70/100, Mahogany for Men 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or Mahogany for Men?

Projection is very close: Aurora 63/100, Mahogany for Men 63/100 for sillage.

Do Aurora and Mahogany for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Aurora or Mahogany for Men better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and Mahogany for Men?

Aurora features Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. Mahogany for Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Cumin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.