West Loop vs Aura
Side by side. Scored honestly.
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Side by side
Comparing the originals — price, breadth, listed-note depth.
The Fragrance: Opening notes of almond blossom, toasted cinnamon, and vanilla orchid deepen into mid notes of myrrh, lavender, and tobacco leaf before drying into sweet, warm base notes of patchouli, amberwood, and tonka bean. The Feeling: You and your date sit at a small round table illuminated by candlelight, enjoying old fashioneds and each other’s company.
Nashi pear and mirabelle plum meet mandarin in a crisp, clean opening. Waterlily and iris drift through lily of the valley at the heart, softening the scent while maintaining clarity.
How they overlap
West Loop and Aura share exactly one note (patchouli). The overlap is real but narrow — most of the wear experience will diverge.
The buying decision
West Loop is the cheaper original at $84 compared to $140 for Aura — about 40% less.