Fragrance comparison

Gwen vs Andromeda

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Gwen

Aura Perfume

3.5942 votes

Rank #16,509 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Andromeda

Guillab

3.502 votes

Rank #60,242 Yellow FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Andromeda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gwen
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Andromeda
Choose it for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gwen1/4

Andromeda3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GwenAura Perfume

AndromedaGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

33%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAndromeda

SillageAndromeda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAndromedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

yellow floral100%

leather92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

musky69%

honey61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineNeroliJasmine SambacAlmond

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrchidOrange BlossomHeliotropeVanillaBenzoinCedarwood

Base

MuskWoody NotesRumLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

HoneyRumMandarin OrangeRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusIncenseHeliotropeOrange BlossomBlack OrchidHyacinthRose OilJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

SuedeSandalwoodLabdanumAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrhPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Andromeda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 45%Party 35%Casual 12%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#60,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGwenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gwen by Aura Perfume is a complex unisex fragrance that balances bright tangerine and neroli with a warm heart of almond and ylang-ylang. The base leans into earthy musk, labdanum, and a subtle boozy rum accord. It is an interesting, slightly unconventional choice for those who want a scent that shifts throughout the …

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Andromeda by Guillab is a dense, intoxicating fragrance that bridges dark vintage perfumery with modern niche boldness. The first blast delivers thick, golden honey steeped in dark rum and sweet mandarin orange, carrying a slight boozy warmth that demands attention. As the initial flash of alcohol settles, the fragran…

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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, Gwen or Andromeda?

Andromeda takes 3 of 4 categories. Gwen is rated 3.59/5 from 42 votes; Andromeda is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gwen for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Andromeda for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gwen or Andromeda?

Andromeda lasts longest (Andromeda 100/100, Gwen 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gwen or Andromeda?

Andromeda projects furthest (Andromeda 100/100, Gwen 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gwen and Andromeda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Gwen or Andromeda better for summer or winter?

Gwen suits daytime wear; Andromeda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gwen and Andromeda?

Gwen has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Almond, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Rum and Labdanum. Andromeda has top notes of Honey, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Incense, Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Agarwood.