Fragrance comparison

Sera vs Aurora Opulence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sera

Accendis

4.0028 votes

Rank #17,745 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Aurora Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #36,114 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aurora Opulence
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sera3/4

Aurora Opulence1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeraAccendis

Aurora OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySera

SillageSera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAurora OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeSaffronBergamotLitchi

Heart

JasmineAmberMusk

Base

VanillaWoody NotesOakmoss

Top

PeachBergamotMandarinSaffronPepperOrangeLemon

Heart

RoseJasmineMimosaBeeswaxGeraniumLitsea Cubeba

Base

Woody NotesVirginia CedarPatchouliVanillaOakmossMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrange, Saffron, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,745

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#36,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sera by Accendis is a fragrance for women and men. Sera was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Carbonnel. Top notes are Orange, Saffron, Bergamot and Litchi; middle notes are Jasmine, Amber and Musk; base notes are Vanilla, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Reviews →

Aurora Opulence by Maison de l'Avenir balances bright citrus against a warm, spicy core. This fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and peach, transitioning into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. It suits individuals seeking an approachable everyday scent for moderate spring or summer days, blending clean f…

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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, Sera or Aurora Opulence?

Sera takes 3 of 4 categories. Sera is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes; Aurora Opulence is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aurora Opulence for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sera or Aurora Opulence?

Sera lasts longest (Sera 72/100, Aurora Opulence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sera or Aurora Opulence?

Sera projects furthest (Sera 60/100, Aurora Opulence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sera and Aurora Opulence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Saffron, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Sera or Aurora Opulence better for summer or winter?

Sera suits daytime wear; Aurora Opulence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sera and Aurora Opulence?

Sera has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Amber and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Aurora Opulence has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Beeswax, a base of Woody Notes, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.