Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs La Tour

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurora

Destino Paris

3.405 votes

Rank #59,204 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

La Tour

Dorin

4.005 votes

Rank #55,286 CitrusWhite Floral

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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Tour
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurora3/5

La Tour1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraDestino Paris

La TourDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageAurora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

powdery83%

sweet74%

vanilla65%

amber56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match45%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

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRoseVioletAppleLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeach

Base6-8 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberMuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

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

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa TourHigher 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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La Tour Dorin opens with a brisk, cheerful splash of sparkling bergamot, sweet sunny orange, and tart lemon juice. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into a clean bouquet of white orange blossom, delicate rose petals, and powdery violet, joined by crisp slices of green apple and fresh jasmine. It feels l…

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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 La Tour?

Aurora takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurora is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; La Tour is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aurora for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Tour for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or La Tour?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 75/100, La Tour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or La Tour?

Aurora projects furthest (Aurora 56/100, La Tour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora and La Tour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Amber and Orange.

Is Aurora or La Tour better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear; La Tour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and La Tour?

Aurora features Bergamot, Cedar, Amber, Orange and Sandalwood. La Tour has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet and Apple, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Musk and Cedar.