Fragrance comparison

Flagrant Shine vs Aubade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Flagrant Shine

Água de Cheiro

5.002 votes

Rank #49,199 FloralPowdery

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50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #12,979 PowderyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories.

Flagrant Shine
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Flagrant Shine1/4

Aubade3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flagrant ShineÁgua de Cheiro

AubadeAubade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

white floral69%

rose61%

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,979

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …

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Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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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, Flagrant Shine or Aubade?

Aubade takes 3 of 4 categories. Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Flagrant Shine or Aubade?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flagrant Shine or Aubade?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flagrant Shine and Aubade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Peony.

Is Flagrant Shine or Aubade better for summer or winter?

Aubade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flagrant Shine and Aubade?

Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.