Fragrance comparison

True Passion L'Eau vs Aura

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

True Passion L'Eau

Mary Kay

4.3523 votes

Rank #25,585 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aura

Shmeem

3.8312 votes

Rank #52,133 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories.

True Passion L'Eau
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aura
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

True Passion L'Eau2/5

Aura3/5

Ratings & consensus: True Passion L'Eau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: True Passion L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

True Passion L'EauMary Kay

AuraShmeem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 48%

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineCashmere WoodCoffee

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmberVanillaCoumarin

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomGardeniaHeliotrope

Base

Cashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for True Passion L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,585

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,133

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Kay True Passion L'Eau delivers a comforting mix of tart berries and pillowy musk. The first spray releases a bright flash of Sicilian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, quickly softened by red fruits. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite steps back. A gentle heart of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine emer…

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Shmeem Aura opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright mandarin orange. It sits on skin as a clean white floral, carrying a creamy gardenia and sweet heliotrope middle. The dry down relies on cashmere wood and a dirty patchouli base that anchors the sweetness. It is a solid choice for spring days and casual of…

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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, True Passion L'Eau or Aura?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories. True Passion L'Eau is rated 4.35/5 from 23 votes; Aura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose True Passion L'Eau for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aura for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, True Passion L'Eau or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 73/100, True Passion L'Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, True Passion L'Eau or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 71/100, True Passion L'Eau 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do True Passion L'Eau and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is True Passion L'Eau or Aura better for summer or winter?

True Passion L'Eau suits evening wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in True Passion L'Eau and Aura?

True Passion L'Eau has top notes of Red Fruits, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and Coffee, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Coumarin. Aura has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Heliotrope, a base of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.