Fragrance comparison

Castling vs Her Aura by Night

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 244 ratings analysed

Castling

Mind Games

3.90211 votes

Rank #33,199 WoodyPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Her Aura by Night

Van Gils

4.1533 votes

Rank #21,767 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Her Aura by Night takes 7 of 7 categories.

Castling
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring.
Her Aura by Night
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Castling0/7

Her Aura by Night7/7

Ratings & consensus: Her Aura by Night
Community sentiment: Her Aura by Night
Longevity: Her Aura by Night
Sillage & projection: Her Aura by Night
Value for money: Her Aura by Night
Versatility: Her Aura by Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Her Aura by Night

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastlingMind Games

Her Aura by NightVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

Category winnerHer Aura by NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

211 votes

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerHer Aura by NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHer Aura by Night

SillageHer Aura by Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHer Aura by NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

iris61%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

floral83%

fruity74%

woody65%

patchouli56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafSea SaltBergamot

Heart

IrisLotusFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesMadagascar Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesGreen AppleGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sweet NotesFreesiaLotusHibiscus

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lotus, Freesia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Her Aura by Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer55

Fall100

Winter91

Day78

Night100

Category winnerHer Aura by NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex41

Women48

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,199

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerHer Aura by NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castling by Mind Games opens with a crisp snap of fig leaf and a distinct bite of sea salt over bergamot. Within minutes, clean lotus and powdery iris soften the initial green edge into a smooth, milky botanical haze. The base settles into quiet sandalwood, clean skin musk, and subtle vetiver. It smells polished, airy…

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Her Aura by Night by Van Gils opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and sweet mixed orchard fruit that immediately brings a vibrant sparkle to your skin. As the initial freshness settles over the first half hour, soft freesia petals and airy lotus blend with a warm candy sweetness that feels pl…

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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, Castling or Her Aura by Night?

Her Aura by Night takes 7 of 7 categories. Castling is rated 3.90/5 from 211 votes; Her Aura by Night is rated 4.15/5 from 33 votes. Choose Castling for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring. Choose Her Aura by Night for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Castling or Her Aura by Night?

They last about the same: Her Aura by Night 67/100, Castling 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Castling or Her Aura by Night?

Her Aura by Night projects furthest (Her Aura by Night 65/100, Castling 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castling and Her Aura by Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lotus, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Castling or Her Aura by Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castling is the stronger pick. For winter, Her Aura by Night is the stronger pick. Her Aura by Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castling and Her Aura by Night?

Castling has top notes of Fig Leaf, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lotus and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Her Aura by Night has top notes of Fruity Notes, Green Apple, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Freesia, Lotus and Hibiscus, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Sandalwood.