Armaf Aura vs VURV Auriga Silver

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

At a glance

Armaf Aura costs £13 and VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so Armaf Aura is £2.99 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

Armaf Aura

Armaf Aura is a fresh spicy aromatic fragrance that captures the energetic aquatic citrus DNA of Paco Rabanne Invictus through a crisp apple and bergamot opening, a powdery floral heart built around iris and violet, and a smooth woody musky amber base.

VURV Auriga Silver

VURV Auriga Silver is a woody aquatic eau de parfum built in the fresh sporty lane that Paco Rabanne Invictus made famous, offering the same citrus marine woody structure at a fraction of the designer price.

Armaf Aura, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusVURV Auriga Silver, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Armaf AuraVURV Auriga Silver
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/106.5/10
Projection6.5/106.8/10
Scent accuracy7.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£13£15.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byPaco Rabanne InvictusPaco Rabanne Invictus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Armaf Aura

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Citrus Notes
  • Cardamom
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Iris
  • Violet
  • Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Amber

VURV Auriga Silver

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Sea Notes
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Armaf Aura lists Bergamot, Citrus Notes, Cardamom, Apple, Iris, Violet, Pepper, Lavender, Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber that VURV Auriga Silver does not.

VURV Auriga Silver lists Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf, Jasmine Sambac, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris that Armaf Aura does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Armaf Aura

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Iris
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Bitter
  • Green
  • Ozonic
  • Salty
  • Resinous
  • Marine
  • Oriental
  • Oakmoss

Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Floral, Citrus, Aquatic and Aromatic. Armaf Aura also lists Musky, Powdery, Lavender, Violet, Iris, Fresh spicy and Spicy. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Sweet, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Mossy, Patchouli, Bitter, Green, Ozonic, Salty, Resinous, Marine, Oriental and Oakmoss.

Vibes

Armaf Aura

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Confident

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Clean, Warm, Sporty, Masculine and Aquatic. Armaf Aura also lists Elegant, Classic and Confident. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Sweet, Modern, Gourmand and Oriental.

Occasions

Armaf Aura

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Warm weather
  • Weekend

Both share Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Everyday and Gym. Armaf Aura also lists Social, Spring and Daily. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Evening, Warm weather and Weekend.

Performance

Armaf Aura

  • Moderate projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Subtle

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Strong projection
  • Moderate to strong

Armaf Aura lists Moderate projection, Long lasting, Versatile and Subtle. VURV Auriga Silver lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Armaf Aura

  • Smooth woody

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Fresh woody

Armaf Aura lists Smooth woody. VURV Auriga Silver lists Fresh woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Armaf Aura (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Aura (£13)

Armaf Aura leads on longevity and lower price, while VURV Auriga Silver leads on projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Aura has 1 community review and VURV Auriga Silver has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Armaf Aura or VURV Auriga Silver?

Armaf Aura costs £13 and VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so Armaf Aura is £2.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Armaf Aura or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and VURV Auriga Silver 6.5 out of 10, so Armaf Aura rates higher.

Which projects more, Armaf Aura or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 6.5 out of 10 for projection and VURV Auriga Silver 6.8 out of 10, so VURV Auriga Silver rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Armaf Aura or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and VURV Auriga Silver 7.5 out of 10, so VURV Auriga Silver rates higher.

Which is better value, Armaf Aura or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and VURV Auriga Silver 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Armaf Aura and VURV Auriga Silver share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Armaf Aura and VURV Auriga Silver?

Armaf Aura is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym. VURV Auriga Silver is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Everyday, Gym, Warm weather and Weekend.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs Armaf Aura
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs VURV Auriga Silver

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