Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs Diabolik

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurora

Destino Paris

3.405 votes

Rank #59,260 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Diabolik

Marcoccia

3.003 votes

Rank #64,937 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurora takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aurora
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diabolik
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aurora3/5

Diabolik1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraDestino Paris

DiabolikMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageDiabolik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

powdery83%

sweet74%

vanilla65%

amber56%

citrus100%

musky88%

patchouli77%

green65%

powdery53%

fresh42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotCedarAmberOrangeSandalwoodMuskLemonSweet NotesVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBergamotIvyLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberPatchouliCaramelVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Destino Paris Aurora is an easygoing citrus aromatic fragrance that balances bright orchard freshness with a soft, comforting base. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and sweet orange peel. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as dry cedarwood and smo…

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Diabolik by Marcoccia opens with an energetic splash of sweet orange, crisp lemon, and crushed green ivy that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, comforting blend of warm caramel, rich vanilla, and earthy patchouli. Golden amber ties the sweetness…

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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 Diabolik?

Aurora takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurora is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Diabolik is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aurora for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Diabolik for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or Diabolik?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 75/100, Diabolik 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or Diabolik?

Diabolik projects furthest (Diabolik 67/100, Aurora 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora and Diabolik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Amber and Orange.

Is Aurora or Diabolik better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear; Diabolik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and Diabolik?

Aurora features Bergamot, Cedar, Amber, Orange and Sandalwood. Diabolik has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Sandalwood.