Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 4 vs Persian

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Air de Fio No 4

Pupa

4.297 votes

Rank #50,550 White FloralFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Persian

Swiss Arabian

4.254 votes

Rank #50,825 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air de Fio No 4 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Air de Fio No 4
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Persian
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Air de Fio No 42/2

Persian0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Air de Fio No 4
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Air de Fio No 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 4Pupa

PersianSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAir de Fio No 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

FreesiaRoseVioletRed Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLilyPlum

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliMahogany

Top

BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet

Base

BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAir de Fio No 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa Air de Fio No 4 pairs crisp red apple and dewy freesia with a woody, musky base. It is an easygoing fruity floral that works cleanly for daytime errands and casual office hours. Crisp violet and white petals keep the opening bright before earthy patchouli anchors the drydown. If you want an uncomplicated, clean d…

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Persian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Air de Fio No 4 or Persian?

Air de Fio No 4 takes 2 of 2 categories. Air de Fio No 4 is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 4 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 4 or Persian?

Air de Fio No 4 projects furthest (Air de Fio No 4 75/100, Persian 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air de Fio No 4 and Persian smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Air de Fio No 4 or Persian better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 4 suits daytime wear; Persian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 4 and Persian?

Air de Fio No 4 has top notes of Freesia, Rose, Violet and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Plum, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Mahogany. Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.