Fragrance comparison

Aurora Opulence vs Ten Strike

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Aurora Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #36,381 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ten Strike

M.INT

3.6256 votes

Rank #28,813 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Aurora Opulence
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ten Strike
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aurora Opulence2/4

Ten Strike2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aurora OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Ten StrikeM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

3.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

23%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAurora Opulence

SillageTen Strike

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAurora OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamotMandarinSaffronPepperOrangeLemon

Heart

RoseJasmineMimosaBeeswaxGeraniumLitsea Cubeba

Base

Woody NotesVirginia CedarPatchouliVanillaOakmossMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotOrangePalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

Balsam FirPatchouliWhite FlowersGeranium

Base

OakmossCedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Geranium and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,813

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTen StrikeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora Opulence by Maison de l'Avenir balances bright citrus against a warm, spicy core. This fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and peach, transitioning into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. It suits individuals seeking an approachable everyday scent for moderate spring or summer days, blending clean f…

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Ten Strike by M.INT is a woody, aromatic chypre launched in 2016. The scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot with earthy oakmoss and resinous balsam fir. It is a versatile choice for individuals seeking a grounded, modern composition that bridges the gap between traditional chypre structure and contemporary,…

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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 Opulence or Ten Strike?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aurora Opulence is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Ten Strike is rated 3.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose Aurora Opulence for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ten Strike for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora Opulence or Ten Strike?

They last about the same: Aurora Opulence 65/100, Ten Strike 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aurora Opulence or Ten Strike?

Ten Strike projects furthest (Ten Strike 59/100, Aurora Opulence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora Opulence and Ten Strike smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Aurora Opulence or Ten Strike better for summer or winter?

Aurora Opulence suits day or night wear; Ten Strike suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora Opulence and Ten Strike?

Aurora Opulence has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Beeswax, a base of Woody Notes, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla. Ten Strike has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.