Fragrance comparison

Divine vs Aurica

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Divine

Venezia 1920

4.176 votes

Rank #54,683 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aurica

Boadicea the Victorious

3.99149 votes

Rank #9,544 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurica takes 4 of 4 categories.

Divine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aurica
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Divine0/4

Aurica4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivineVenezia 1920

AuricaBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%

3.99/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

44%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAurica

SillageAurica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value23

Category winnerAuricaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

marine77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMoss

Top

PineappleCedar NeedlesMandarin OrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart

MarigoldCambodian OudJasmineRose

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMossAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Divine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer77

Fall84

Winter61

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

Men32

Unisex41

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,683

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,544

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAuricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divine by Venezia 1920 takes the traditional warm vanilla formula and drops it straight onto a sunlit Mediterranean coastline. The first spritz delivers sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot, backed by a hint of tropical ylang-ylang. Give it ten minutes. A distinct wave of salty sea notes cuts across velvety garden…

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Aurica opens with a sharp burst of juicy pineapple, bright mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles before settling into a warm floral heart of marigold, rose, and jasmine. Cambodian oud adds a grounded woody spine, while vanilla, vetiver, and heavy musk linger on the skin for hours. Built for cool spring days and chi…

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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, Divine or Aurica?

Aurica takes 4 of 4 categories. Divine is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Aurica is rated 3.99/5 from 149 votes. Choose Divine for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aurica for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Divine or Aurica?

Aurica lasts longest (Aurica 76/100, Divine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine or Aurica?

Aurica projects furthest (Aurica 66/100, Divine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine and Aurica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Divine or Aurica better for summer or winter?

Divine suits daytime wear; Aurica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divine and Aurica?

Divine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sea Notes and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. Aurica has top notes of Pineapple, Cedar Needles, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Marigold, Cambodian Oud, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.