Winter Tale Special Edition vs His Aura by Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.
Winter Tale Special EditionChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
His Aura by NightChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Winter Tale Special Edition3/5
His Aura by Night2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Aura by Night
- Sillage & projection
- His Aura by Night
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Fragranxe ranking
- Winter Tale Special Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Winter Tale Special EditionCanaliHis Aura by NightVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%
3.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
8%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Aura by Night
SillageHis Aura by Night
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
vanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Red AppleGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
African Orange FlowerLavenderStar Anise
Base6 to 8 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
BergamotRed AppleAmalfi LemonVioletOsmanthusFig LeafCypress
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineLavenderYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskVirginia CedarOakmossSandalwoodPatchouli
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer67
Fall78
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring20
Summer20
Fall60
Winter100
Day43
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,673
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,124
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWinter Tale Special Edition by Canali is a polished woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit, refined botanicals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet red apple zest. As the brisk opening settles, a clean heart of aromatic lavender and African …
Reviews →Van Gils His Aura by Night delivers a crisp, sweet evening scent that bridges zesty fruit with a cozy woody finish. The first spritz hits you with juicy red apple, tart lemon, and a snap of green cypress, giving the impression of an autumn orchard before sunset. As it warms on skin, clean lavender and soft jasmine smo…
Reviews →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, Winter Tale Special Edition or His Aura by Night?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Winter Tale Special Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 45 votes; His Aura by Night is rated 3.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Winter Tale Special Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose His Aura by Night for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Winter Tale Special Edition or His Aura by Night?
His Aura by Night lasts longest (His Aura by Night 80/100, Winter Tale Special Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Winter Tale Special Edition or His Aura by Night?
His Aura by Night projects furthest (His Aura by Night 75/100, Winter Tale Special Edition 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Winter Tale Special Edition and His Aura by Night smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Virginia Cedar.
Is Winter Tale Special Edition or His Aura by Night better for summer or winter?
Winter Tale Special Edition suits evening wear; His Aura by Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Winter Tale Special Edition and His Aura by Night?
Winter Tale Special Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. His Aura by Night has top notes of Bergamot, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.
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