Fragrance comparison

Geranium Pepper vs Aura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 288 ratings analysed

Geranium Pepper

B96

3.9435 votes

Rank #19,466 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,763 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Geranium Pepper
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Geranium Pepper1/7

Aura6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Geranium PepperB96

AuraArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

45%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerAuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value85

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

patchouli50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperViolet

Heart

GeraniumCedar

Base

VetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom

Heart

VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPepper, Violet, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer77

Fall100

Winter31

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGeranium PepperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex63

Women8

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geranium Pepper by B96 opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper balanced by delicate violet. As it wears, the geranium leaf and cedar take center stage, grounding the scent in an aromatic, woody structure. It is a crisp, versatile choice for daily wear that works well throughout the spring and fall months.

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Aura opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and tart lemon, sliced through by a dark, smoky cardamom note. This unusual spice prevents the fruit from smelling like a cheap body spray, giving the initial spray a fresh, slightly bitter edge. As it settles, a clean, laundry-like musk rises to meet a powdery violet and …

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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, Geranium Pepper or Aura?

Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. Geranium Pepper is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes; Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes. Choose Geranium Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Geranium Pepper or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, Geranium Pepper 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Geranium Pepper or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Geranium Pepper 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Geranium Pepper and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Violet, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Geranium Pepper or Aura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Geranium Pepper is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura is the stronger pick. Geranium Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Geranium Pepper and Aura?

Geranium Pepper has top notes of Pepper and Violet, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Black Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.