Idylle vs Aura for Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Idylle takes 4 of 7 categories.
IdylleChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura for WomenChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Idylle4/7
Aura for Women1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Idylle
- Community sentiment
- Idylle
- Longevity
- Idylle
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Aura for Women
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Idylle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IdylleGuerlainAura for WomenJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,731 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
3.33/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerIdylleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
6,731 votes
17%Love
46%Like
7%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate
162 votes
Category winnerIdylleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIdylle
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAura for WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral88%
fresh77%
rose65%
musky53%
green42%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Tincture of RoseFreesiaLitchiRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLilacPeonyLily
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskPatchouli
Top
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Litchi, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Idylle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer44
Fall63
Winter43
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer87
Fall42
Winter21
Day100
Night12
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,745
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#13,124
PerfumerEdouard Fléchier
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerIdylleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdylle by Guerlain opens with a bright splash of raspberry and sweet litchi, paired with fresh freesia and tincture of rose. This crisp start quickly opens into a lavish garden of spring blooms. The heart brings together lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, lilac, peony, and lily, creating a dew-covered floral bouquet with gr…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Idylle or Aura for Women?
Idylle takes 4 of 7 categories. Idylle is rated 3.79/5 from 6,731 votes; Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes. Choose Idylle for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Idylle or Aura for Women?
They last about the same: Idylle 66/100, Aura for Women 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Idylle or Aura for Women?
Projection is very close: Idylle 59/100, Aura for Women 59/100 for sillage.
Do Idylle and Aura for Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Litchi, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Idylle or Aura for Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aura for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Idylle is the stronger pick. Idylle suits daytime wear; Aura for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Idylle and Aura for Women?
Idylle has top notes of Tincture of Rose, Freesia, Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Lilac and Peony, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 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.
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