Fragrance comparison

Vodka The Time vs Aurora Opulence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vodka The Time

Paris Elysees

3.7963 votes

Rank #30,665 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Aurora Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #36,381 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka The Time takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vodka The Time
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aurora Opulence
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vodka The Time4/4

Aurora Opulence0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka The TimeParis Elysees

Aurora OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 30%Had 38%Want 32%

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

24%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityVodka The Time

SillageVodka The Time

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVodka The TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperGeranium

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossWoody NotesBenzoin

Top

PeachBergamotMandarinSaffronPepperOrangeLemon

Heart

RoseJasmineMimosaBeeswaxGeraniumLitsea Cubeba

Base

Woody NotesVirginia CedarPatchouliVanillaOakmossMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Vodka The Time, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall89

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVodka The TimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka The Time by Paris Elysees is a bright woody fragrance for men that opens with a tart burst of bitter grapefruit, fresh orange, and bergamot. The citrus introduction gives way to a heart of geranium and black pepper, adding a brisk, fresh spicy bite. In the dry-down, earthy oakmoss settles against sturdy woody no…

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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, Vodka The Time or Aurora Opulence?

Vodka The Time takes 4 of 4 categories. Vodka The Time is rated 3.79/5 from 63 votes; Aurora Opulence is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Vodka The Time for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aurora Opulence for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka The Time or Aurora Opulence?

They last about the same: Vodka The Time 67/100, Aurora Opulence 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vodka The Time or Aurora Opulence?

Vodka The Time projects furthest (Vodka The Time 59/100, Aurora Opulence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka The Time and Aurora Opulence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Geranium.

Is Vodka The Time or Aurora Opulence better for summer or winter?

Vodka The Time suits daytime wear; Aurora Opulence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka The Time and Aurora Opulence?

Vodka The Time has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Benzoin. 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.