Fragrance comparison

Isis vs Aubade

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Isis

Marks & Spencer

3.8185 votes

Rank #16,240 MarineWhite Floral

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13%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #12,359 PowderyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Isis
Choose it for a marine and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Isis0/7

Aubade6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsisMarks & Spencer

AubadeAubade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 29%Had 45%Want 26%

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerAubadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

marine100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

woody61%

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea Notes

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet

Base1 to 2 hours

Cedar

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall15

Winter6

Day100

Night14

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,359

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isis by Marks & Spencer is a crisp floral aquatic fragrance built around sea air, delicate blossoms, and soft wood. Introduced in 2011, it opens with a clean splash of sea notes that feels like a cool coastal breeze. As the marine breeze settles, the heart emerges with watery lily-of-the-valley, green violet, and clas…

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Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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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, Isis or Aubade?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories. Isis is rated 3.81/5 from 85 votes; Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes. Choose Isis for a marine and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Isis or Aubade?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Isis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isis or Aubade?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Isis 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isis and Aubade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Isis or Aubade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isis is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubade is the stronger pick. Isis suits daytime wear; Aubade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isis and Aubade?

Isis has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar. Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.