Aura Connect Eau de Parfum bottle Aura Connect
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2024 Year 2023
£ Price Tier £££££
Deriva Extrait bottle Deriva

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Aura Connect
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Deriva
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aura Connect
This one's a smooth operator, a crowd-pleaser that balances woody depth with a surprising fruity twist. It's not groundbreaking, but it delivers dependable charm and modern sophistication without trying too hard.
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Our Verdict - Deriva
Deriva is a bit of a mishmash; it's got some intriguing parts but doesn't quite gel into a cohesive masterpiece. It's unique enough to catch attention but might not be your everyday grab. Come for the presentation, stay for the… well, some folks quite like the scent too, others aren't convinced.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 9%
Floral 12% 18%
Fruity 17% 14%
Green 9% 7%
Sweet 21% 25%
Warm 16% 16%
Woody 20% 15%
Earthy 4% 9%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 18% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aura Connect EdP
Deriva Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 27% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 20%
Vanilla 32% vs 15%

Accords

Aura Connect Deriva
100%
Woody
89%
61%
Aromatic
100%
54%
Sweet
100%
67%
Warm Spicy
93%
50%
Fresh Spicy
92%
90%
Lavender
75%
68%
Fruity
79%
Patchouli
70%
65%
Powdery
Citrus
64%
60%
Vanilla
Herbal
55%
Woody shared
100%
89%
Aromatic shared
61%
100%
Sweet shared
54%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
67%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
92%
Lavender shared
90%
75%
Fruity shared
68%
79%
70%
65%
64%
60%
55%

Performance

Aura Connect Deriva
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aura Connect

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its balanced, woody-fruity profile makes it versatile, suitable for casual wear or more dressed-up events. While not overly bold, strong projection means it's best in moderation for the office.

Deriva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its strong projection and somewhat unique aromatic, sweet profile, Deriva is better suited for social engagements rather than the office. Its moderate longevity makes it adaptable for casual outings, while the underlying sophistication gives it a chance for formal events without being overtly stuffy.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Lavender, Fruity accords and Lavender, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aura Connect
Deriva
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