Fragrance comparison

Prime Esmerald vs Aura Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,397 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Aura Pour Homme

Merveille De France

5.001 votes

Rank #47,123 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories.

Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aura Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Prime Esmerald3/4

Aura Pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Prime Esmerald
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Aura Pour HommeMerveille De France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

marine69%

white floral61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top

GrapefruitSea Notes

Heart

Bay LeafJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#47,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAura Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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Aura Pour Homme by Merveille De France opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and salty sea notes. The heart quickly transitions into herbal bay leaf and delicate jasmine, balancing fresh ocean air with an aromatic touch. As it dries down, heavy guaiac wood, earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and ambergris ground the ble…

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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, Prime Esmerald or Aura Pour Homme?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories. Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Aura Pour Homme is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aura Pour Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Prime Esmerald or Aura Pour Homme?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Aura Pour Homme 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prime Esmerald or Aura Pour Homme?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Aura Pour Homme 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Esmerald and Aura Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Prime Esmerald or Aura Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear; Aura Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prime Esmerald and Aura Pour Homme?

Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. Aura Pour Homme has top notes of Grapefruit and Sea Notes, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss.