Fragrance comparison

Therion vs Aurora

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

Therion

WienerBlut

3.7127 votes

Rank #20,525 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aurora

Granado

4.14221 votes

Rank #10,327 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurora takes 3 of 5 categories.

Therion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aurora
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Therion2/5

Aurora3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TherionWienerBlut

AuroraGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

4.14/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerAuroraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTherion

SillageTherion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

warm spicy50%

powdery100%

musky83%

woody65%

violet48%

amber30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bay LeafCarrot SeedsSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperCade oilMuskAmberChamomileBergamotViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

VioletCarrot SeedsBlack Pepper

Heart

AmberLily-of-the-ValleyCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

MuskCashmeranCedar

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men9

Unisex39

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#10,327

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Therion reads as a dark, spicy woody scent with a clean, almost soapy edge. Bergamot, black pepper and bay leaf give it a brisk opening, then carrot seed, violet, cade and sandalwood pull it into drier, more textured territory. On skin, it can feel powdery, musky and slightly rubbery rather than plush or sweet. If you…

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Granado Aurora combines dry violet, earthy carrot seeds, and soft cedar into a clean skin scent. Leandro Petit created this 2021 release with a calm, powdery profile that stays light during warm spring mornings. It offers an easy, low-key option for quiet office wear or humid days when heavy scents feel overwhelming.

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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, Therion or Aurora?

Aurora takes 3 of 5 categories. Therion is rated 3.71/5 from 27 votes; Aurora is rated 4.14/5 from 221 votes. Choose Therion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aurora for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Therion or Aurora?

Therion lasts longest (Therion 75/100, Aurora 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Therion or Aurora?

Therion projects furthest (Therion 62/100, Aurora 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Therion and Aurora smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Therion or Aurora better for summer or winter?

Therion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Therion and Aurora?

Therion features Bay Leaf, Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper. Aurora has top notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Cedar.