Fragrance comparison

Habanera Red vs Passion Woman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Habanera Red

Aurora Scents

3.339 votes

Rank #62,368 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Passion Woman

Armaf

4.009 votes

Rank #41,120 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion Woman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Habanera Red
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Habanera Red1/4

Passion Woman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion Woman
Sillage & projection: Passion Woman
Value for money: Habanera Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Passion Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Habanera RedAurora Scents

Passion WomanArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPassion Woman

SillagePassion Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value59

Category winnerHabanera RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

coffee92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPeruvian PepperCoffee

Heart

FlowersWhite MuskOrangeJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarwood

Top

PearJasminePink Pepper

Heart

CoffeeAlmondLily of the Valley

Base

PatchouliVanillaMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Coffee, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

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#62,368

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPassion WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habanera Red by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of pear and coffee notes, balanced by white musk and warm cedarwood. This unisex woody floral musk scent settles into a sweet, fruity profile, making it a distinct choice for those who enjoy modern, versatile compositions. It works well for casual daytime wear when yo…

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Armaf Passion Woman opens with a bright splash of sweet pear and spicy pink pepper, immediately creating a lively, fruity warmth on the skin. A soft jasmine undertone anchors the top notes, preventing the initial blast from becoming sugary. As the fragrance settles, a darker heart of coffee and powdery almond develops…

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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, Habanera Red or Passion Woman?

Passion Woman takes 3 of 4 categories. Habanera Red is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Passion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Habanera Red for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion Woman for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Habanera Red or Passion Woman?

Passion Woman lasts longest (Passion Woman 60/100, Habanera Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habanera Red or Passion Woman?

Passion Woman projects furthest (Passion Woman 53/100, Habanera Red 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habanera Red and Passion Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Coffee, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Habanera Red or Passion Woman better for summer or winter?

Habanera Red suits daytime wear; Passion Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habanera Red and Passion Woman?

Habanera Red has top notes of Pear, Peruvian Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Flowers, White Musk, Orange and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Passion Woman has top notes of Pear, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Almond and Lily of the Valley, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Cedarwood.