Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Bitter Flower

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,053 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aurum

Ajmal

3.76971 votes

Rank #4,589 White FloralFruity

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65%scent match

Closely related

Bitter Flower

Mahogany

3.8482 votes

Rank #16,543 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Bitter Flower
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Aurum5/7

Bitter Flower2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aurum
Community sentiment: Bitter Flower
Longevity: Aurum
Sillage & projection: Aurum
Value for money: Bitter Flower
Versatility: Aurum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aurum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumAjmal

Bitter FlowerMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 971 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

Category winnerAurumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

912 votes

21%Love

60%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerBitter FlowerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBitter FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryLemon

Heart

Fruity NotesGardeniaOrange BlossomJasmineSpicy Notes

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaMuskAmberWoody Notes

Top

RaspberryOrangeBergamot

Heart

VelvetJasmineOrange BlossomGardeniaWoodsy Notes

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAurumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#16,543

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Aurum is a fruity white floral that opens with sweet raspberry brightened by lemon, then moves into a creamy bouquet of gardenia, orange blossom and jasmine with a soft spicy lift. The dry-down turns warmer and more “dressed up”, with powdery vanilla, musk, amber and woods. It is often described as rich and dens…

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Bitter Flower by Mahogany centers on a velvety, sweet gardenia accord. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the warm spring months. Roland Theil composed this scent to balance a bright, fruity opening with a woody, musky base. It offers an easygoing alternative for those who want a noticeable floral presence …

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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, Aurum or Bitter Flower?

Aurum takes 5 of 7 categories. Aurum is rated 3.76/5 from 971 votes; Bitter Flower is rated 3.84/5 from 82 votes. Choose Aurum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Bitter Flower for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Bitter Flower?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 70/100, Bitter Flower 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Bitter Flower?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 66/100, Bitter Flower 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Bitter Flower smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Aurum or Bitter Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aurum is the stronger pick. For winter, Aurum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Bitter Flower?

Aurum has top notes of Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Bitter Flower has top notes of Raspberry, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Velvet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.