Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Country Chic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,372 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aurum

Ajmal

3.76971 votes

Rank #4,589 White FloralFruity

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56%scent match

Closely related

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #31,472 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurum4/7

Country Chic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Country Chic
Community sentiment: Country Chic
Longevity: Aurum
Sillage & projection: Aurum
Value for money: Country Chic
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

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 971 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerCountry ChicRating 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

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerCountry ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCountry ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

vanilla56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and fruity

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

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Lemon, Gardenia and Orange Blossom. 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

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAurumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#31,472

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

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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Country Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.

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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 Country Chic?

Aurum takes 4 of 7 categories. Aurum is rated 3.76/5 from 971 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Aurum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Country Chic?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 70/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Country Chic?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 66/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Country Chic smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Lemon, Gardenia and Orange Blossom.

Is Aurum or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aurum is the stronger pick. For winter, Aurum is the stronger pick. Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Country Chic?

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. Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber.