Fragrance comparison

Identity vs Journey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

1 wins

Identity

Hint

3.5020 votes

Rank #43,727 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Journey

Aurora Scents

3.002 votes

Rank #72,174 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Identity takes 1 of 1 categories.

Identity
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Journey
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character.

Identity1/1

Journey0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IdentityHint

JourneyAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 65%Had 14%Want 22%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fresh80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notesMelonLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery NotesLily of the ValleyGeranium

Base5-6 hrs

MossPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Top

MelonLemonBergamot

Heart

GeraniumSaffronPepperCeleryLily of the Valley

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodCypriolBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMelon, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Geranium. Durations are only published for Identity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night13

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#72,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIdentityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Identity is a crisp, ozonic aquatic fragrance built around breezy open air, crisp melon slices, and sharp lemon zest. As the tart citrus opening settles, the scent moves into a dewy heart of watery notes, clean geranium, and soft lily of the valley petals. The dry-down stays grounded and surprisingly earthy, anch…

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Journey by Aurora Scents offers a woody aromatic experience that blends crisp melon and bright citrus with complex middle notes like saffron and celery. Launched in 2024, it brings a fresh, zesty character suitable for everyday wear. This versatile fragrance works well for both men and women seeking a distinctive scen…

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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, Identity or Journey?

Identity takes 1 of 1 categories. Identity is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Journey is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Identity for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character.

Do Identity and Journey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Melon, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Geranium.

Is Identity or Journey better for summer or winter?

Identity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Identity and Journey?

Identity has top notes of Ozonic notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Journey has top notes of Melon, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Pepper and Celery, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cypriol and Benzoin.