Fragrance comparison

Purple Pop vs Aurum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Purple Pop

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.508 votes

Rank #57,158 PowderyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aurum

Rasayel Oud

5.002 votes

Rank #34,846 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Purple Pop
Choose it for a powdery and anis character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aurum
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Purple Pop0/3

Aurum3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple PopUlric de Varens

AurumRasayel Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 12%Want 79%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacVanilla Orchid

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanPowdery NotesSandalwood

Top

AlmondCherryCognacClove

Heart

Jasmine SambacMoroccan RoseHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverTobaccoAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Purple Pop, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spritz delivers an immediate flash of sharp alcohol. Give it sixty seconds to breathe. Soon, a nutty blend of sweet almond and licorice-tinged star anise rises from the skin. It feels crisp rather than sticky. Within twenty minutes, creamy vanilla orchid and sheer jasmine sambac soften the edges into a comfo…

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Aurum by Rasayel Oud delivers a rich, woody experience centered on dark cherry and spiced cognac. Launched in 2024, this scent leans into a heavy, resonant profile suited for formal winter evenings. The combination of almond and clove creates a warm, immediate impact on the skin that lingers long after application, ma…

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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, Purple Pop or Aurum?

Aurum takes 3 of 3 categories. Purple Pop is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Purple Pop for a powdery and anis character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aurum for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Purple Pop or Aurum?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 100/100, Purple Pop 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Pop or Aurum?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 100/100, Purple Pop 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purple Pop and Aurum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Purple Pop or Aurum better for summer or winter?

Purple Pop suits daytime wear; Aurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple Pop and Aurum?

Purple Pop has top notes of Star Anise and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Powdery Notes and Sandalwood. Aurum has top notes of Almond, Cherry, Cognac and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Moroccan Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver.