Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs Aura for Women

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,960 ratings analysed

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aura for Women

Jacomo

3.33190 votes

Rank #13,024 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura for Women
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II3/7

Aura for Women4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Aura for Women
Sillage & projection: Aura for Women
Value for money: Aura for Women
Versatility: Aura for Women
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

Aura for WomenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

3.33/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

17%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAura for Women

SillageAura for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAura for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Blackberry, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer87

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night12

Category winnerAura for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#13,024

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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Aura for Women by Jacomo is a floral fruity scent released in 2001. It balances zesty grapefruit and lychee with a heart of mimosa and jasmine, settling into a powdery musk and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for daytime wear in the spring or summer, offering a clean, approachable profile for casual setting…

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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, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Aura for Women?

Aura for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Aura for Women?

They last about the same: Aura for Women 64/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Aura for Women?

Projection is very close: Aura for Women 59/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Aura for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Blackberry, Peony and Freesia.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Aura for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear; Aura for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Aura for Women?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope. Aura for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Tuberose, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.