Fragrance comparison

Pétales de Magnolia vs Aura Trust

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pétales de Magnolia

Houbigant

3.5279 votes

Rank #38,603 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Aura Trust

Rasasi

3.333 votes

Rank #61,780 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pétales de Magnolia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pétales de Magnolia
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura Trust
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pétales de Magnolia3/4

Aura Trust1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pétales de Magnolia
Sillage & projection: Pétales de Magnolia
Value for money: Aura Trust
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pétales de Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pétales de MagnoliaHoubigant

Aura TrustRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

24%Like

24%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPétales de Magnolia

SillagePétales de Magnolia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAura TrustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Nashi PearPomeloPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaDried ApricotCoconut Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

PeppermintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for Pétales de Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter8

Day100

Night17

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,603

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pétales de Magnolia by Houbigant brings a crisp, luminous burst to sunny mornings. The opening pairs crunchy nashi pear and zesty pomelo with an unexpected flick of cool peppermint. It feels invigorating immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sparkle softens into lush magnolia petals, velvety dried apricot, an…

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Aura Trust by Rasasi offers a bright, citrus-forward opening of grapefruit and lemon. The heart reveals floral notes of peony and magnolia, settling into a grounded base of musk, patchouli, and cedarwood. It performs well as a casual, daily scent for those who enjoy fresh, green, and floral profiles. This unisex fragr…

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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, Pétales de Magnolia or Aura Trust?

Pétales de Magnolia takes 3 of 4 categories. Pétales de Magnolia is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Aura Trust is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pétales de Magnolia for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aura Trust for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pétales de Magnolia or Aura Trust?

Pétales de Magnolia lasts longest (Pétales de Magnolia 60/100, Aura Trust 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pétales de Magnolia or Aura Trust?

Pétales de Magnolia projects furthest (Pétales de Magnolia 48/100, Aura Trust 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pétales de Magnolia and Aura Trust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Pétales de Magnolia or Aura Trust better for summer or winter?

Pétales de Magnolia suits daytime wear; Aura Trust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pétales de Magnolia and Aura Trust?

Pétales de Magnolia has top notes of Nashi Pear, Pomelo and Peppermint, heart notes of Magnolia, Dried Apricot and Coconut Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Aura Trust has top notes of Peppermint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Cedarwood.