Fragrance comparison

2828 vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 606 ratings analysed

5 wins

2828

Acqua Alpes

3.6072 votes

Rank #14,364 CitrusAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2828 takes 5 of 7 categories.

2828
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

28285/7

Aire2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: 2828
Longevity: 2828
Sillage & projection: 2828
Value for money: 2828
Versatility: 2828
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2828Acqua Alpes

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winner2828Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity2828

Sillage2828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value42

Category winner2828Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

white floral44%

green30%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CedarBasil

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winner2828Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2828 by Acqua Alpes is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. 2828 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are Cedar and Basil.

Reviews →

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, 2828 or Aire?

2828 takes 5 of 7 categories. 2828 is rated 3.60/5 from 72 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose 2828 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 2828 or Aire?

2828 lasts longest (2828 65/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2828 or Aire?

2828 projects furthest (2828 59/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2828 and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar and Basil.

Is 2828 or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2828 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. 2828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2828 and Aire?

2828 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Basil. 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.