Fragrance comparison

Keora vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 788 ratings analysed

Keora

Jean Couturier

4.06112 votes

Rank #29,621 AmberVanilla

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sublime

Aura Perfume

4.25676 votes

Rank #310 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Keora
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Keora3/7

Sublime4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KeoraJean Couturier

SublimeAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 47%

4.25/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

56%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageKeora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKeoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

animalic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodNeroliBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisRussian LeatherCivetTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

IrisHedione

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Iris 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

Spring40

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKeoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex32

Women64

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,621

PerfumerJacqueline Couturier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Keora by Jean Couturier is a heavy, resinous vanilla fragrance that relies on animalic leather and civet to balance its sweetness. It is built for cold winter evenings when you want a dark, powdery amber scent that clings to heavy coats and projects a vintage, vintage-leaning warmth.

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Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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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, Keora or Sublime?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Keora is rated 4.06/5 from 112 votes; Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes. Choose Keora for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Keora or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Keora 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Keora or Sublime?

Keora projects furthest (Keora 75/100, Sublime 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Keora and Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Keora or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Keora is the stronger pick. For winter, Keora is the stronger pick. Keora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Keora and Sublime?

Keora has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Russian Leather. Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.