Fragrance comparison

His Aura by Night vs Marc Jacobs Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 853 ratings analysed

His Aura by Night

Van Gils

3.0812 votes

Rank #62,152 VanillaPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

His Aura by Night
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

His Aura by Night2/5

Marc Jacobs Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: His Aura by Night
Sillage & projection: His Aura by Night
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

His Aura by NightVan Gils

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHis Aura by Night

SillageHis Aura by Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotRed AppleAmalfi LemonVioletOsmanthusFig LeafCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLavenderYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskVirginia CedarOakmossSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils His Aura by Night delivers a crisp, sweet evening scent that bridges zesty fruit with a cozy woody finish. The first spritz hits you with juicy red apple, tart lemon, and a snap of green cypress, giving the impression of an autumn orchard before sunset. As it warms on skin, clean lavender and soft jasmine smo…

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Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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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, His Aura by Night or Marc Jacobs Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. His Aura by Night is rated 3.08/5 from 12 votes; Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes. Choose His Aura by Night for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, His Aura by Night or Marc Jacobs Men?

His Aura by Night lasts longest (His Aura by Night 80/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Aura by Night or Marc Jacobs Men?

His Aura by Night projects furthest (His Aura by Night 75/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Aura by Night and Marc Jacobs Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig Leaf, Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is His Aura by Night or Marc Jacobs Men better for summer or winter?

His Aura by Night suits evening wear; Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Aura by Night and Marc Jacobs Men?

His Aura by Night has top notes of Bergamot, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.