Fragrance comparison

007 Royal Patchouli vs Aire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 595 ratings analysed

6 wins

007 Royal Patchouli

Ajmal

4.4361 votes

Rank #25,718 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,874 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

007 Royal Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

007 Royal Patchouli6/7

Aire1/7

Ratings & consensus: 007 Royal Patchouli
Community sentiment: 007 Royal Patchouli
Longevity: 007 Royal Patchouli
Sillage & projection: 007 Royal Patchouli
Value for money: 007 Royal Patchouli
Versatility: 007 Royal Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

007 Royal PatchouliAjmal

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 56%Had 21%Want 22%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity007 Royal Patchouli

Sillage007 Royal Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value42

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Ylang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,874

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 007 Royal Patchouli is a concentrated perfume oil that puts patchouli front and centre. It opens with a bright floral lift (neroli and jasmine, with ylang ylang and rose), then settles into a darker, woodier patchouli core. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother with amber, musk and a powdery vanilla sweetness. …

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, 007 Royal Patchouli or Aire?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. 007 Royal Patchouli is rated 4.43/5 from 61 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose 007 Royal Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 007 Royal Patchouli or Aire?

007 Royal Patchouli lasts longest (007 Royal Patchouli 86/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 007 Royal Patchouli or Aire?

007 Royal Patchouli projects furthest (007 Royal Patchouli 69/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 007 Royal Patchouli and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

Is 007 Royal Patchouli or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. 007 Royal Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 007 Royal Patchouli and Aire?

007 Royal Patchouli has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.