Fragrance comparison

Quantum vs Aura for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

Quantum

M.INT

3.1836 votes

Rank #23,911 Coca-colaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aura for Men

Jacomo

3.58350 votes

Rank #6,028 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quantum
Choose it for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aura for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Quantum3/7

Aura for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QuantumM.INT

Aura for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

3.58/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAura for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

30%Hate

27 votes

22%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerAura for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityQuantum

SillageQuantum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAura for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coca-cola100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

musky30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coca-Cola

Heart

NutmegGingerCinnamonCedar

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTobacco

Top

GingerSageLemonJuniper

Heart

Green TeaTobaccoTonka BeanNutmegCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuantumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,911

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,028

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerAura for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quantum by M.INT centers on a distinctive, fizzing Coca-Cola accord that transitions into a spicy, woody base. It offers an unconventional profile for those who enjoy playful yet grounded scents. Best suited for autumn evenings or casual weekend gatherings, this unisex fragrance leans slightly masculine through its dr…

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Aura for Men by Jacomo is a woody spicy fragrance from the year 2000. It balances a crisp ginger and lemon opening with a heart of green tea, tobacco, and tonka bean. This scent offers a clean, aromatic profile that works well as a versatile daily wear for spring or autumn, providing an interesting, budget-friendly op…

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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, Quantum or Aura for Men?

Aura for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Quantum is rated 3.18/5 from 36 votes; Aura for Men is rated 3.58/5 from 350 votes. Choose Quantum for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aura for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Quantum or Aura for Men?

Quantum lasts longest (Quantum 64/100, Aura for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quantum or Aura for Men?

Projection is very close: Quantum 56/100, Aura for Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do Quantum and Aura for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar.

Is Quantum or Aura for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quantum and Aura for Men?

Quantum has top notes of Coca-Cola, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Aura for Men has top notes of Ginger, Sage, Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Green Tea, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.