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    Aurora vs. Black Sea

    Aurora by Aurora par Charles Wong bottle

    Aurora

    Aurora par Charles Wong
    Eau de Toilette2018
    Very similar
    Black Sea by House of Atropa bottle

    Black Sea

    House of Atropa
    Eau de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    Aurora peaks in spring, while Black Sea belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aurora vs. Black Sea
    AuroraBlack Sea
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20182024
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerRichard AsFourElisabeth Andrék
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aurora

    Aquatic
    Marine
    Floral
    Woody
    Mineral
    Fresh
    Mossy
    Earthy

    Black Sea

    Marine
    Floral
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Aquatic
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Aquatic NotesBergamotBlackcurrant BudFig Leaf
    Tangerine
    Heart
    BambooLotusRice
    Fuchsia
    Base
    AmberSeaweedFreesiaOakmossSea Minerals
    SeaweedMagnolia

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aurora vs. Black Sea
    AuroraBlack Sea
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Aquatic fragrances tend to play it safe. This one doesn't. The rice and lotus heart is unusual enough to be interesting, cool enough to be worn anywhere.Aurora
    Most aquatics play it safe. Black Sea doesn't. The seaweed isn't a whisper, it's the whole point. If you're looking for salt that means business, this is it.Black Sea