Fragrance comparison

Fire vs Her Aura by Night

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Fire

Head

3.3614 votes

Rank #51,787 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Her Aura by Night

Van Gils

4.1533 votes

Rank #21,626 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Her Aura by Night takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fire
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Her Aura by Night
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fire0/5

Her Aura by Night5/5

Ratings & consensus: Her Aura by Night
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Her Aura by Night
Sillage & projection: Her Aura by Night
Value for money: Her Aura by Night
Versatility: Not scored
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

FireHead

Her Aura by NightVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

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

21%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHer Aura by Night

SillageHer Aura by Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHer Aura by NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

fresh spicy30%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

floral83%

fruity74%

woody65%

patchouli56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Water Notes

Base

Sweet NotesMuskWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesGreen AppleGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sweet NotesFreesiaLotusHibiscus

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sweet Notes, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer55

Fall100

Winter91

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex10

Women30

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,787

PerfumerCristiano Canali

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerHer Aura by NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fire by Head kicks off with a sharp splash of tart bergamot and cool water notes that feel like stepping off a sun-drenched tennis court. As the opening mist settles, a curious blend of gentle sweet notes, powdery musk, and dry woodsy notes rises to the surface. It does not hit you like a roaring bonfire; instead, it …

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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, Fire or Her Aura by Night?

Her Aura by Night takes 5 of 5 categories. Fire is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Her Aura by Night is rated 4.15/5 from 33 votes. Choose Fire for a sweet and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Her Aura by Night for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fire or Her Aura by Night?

Her Aura by Night lasts longest (Her Aura by Night 67/100, Fire 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire or Her Aura by Night?

Her Aura by Night projects furthest (Her Aura by Night 65/100, Fire 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire and Her Aura by Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sweet Notes, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

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

Fire suits day or night wear; Her Aura by Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Fire has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Sweet Notes, 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.