Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 5 vs Fighting Temptation

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Air de Fio No 5

Pupa

4.3010 votes

Rank #47,507 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Fighting Temptation

Rasasi

3.7427 votes

Rank #16,403 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Air de Fio No 5
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fighting Temptation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Air de Fio No 51/2

Fighting Temptation1/2

Ratings & consensus: Air de Fio No 5
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fighting Temptation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 5Pupa

Fighting TemptationRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 10%Want 77%

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerAir de Fio No 5Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

floral53%

white floral42%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

marine60%

earthy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClementineRed BerriesMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

NectarineJasmineFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

Top

LimeBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaSea waterCoriander

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 15%Party 12%

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFighting TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air de Fio No 5 by Pupa smells like cracking open cold citrus fruit on a sunny morning. The first spray delivers a tart burst of Amalfi lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy clementine. It wakes you up immediately. A splash of sweet red berries quickly smooths the initial sour sting before plush nectarine and light …

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Fighting Temptation by Rasasi is a crisp, wood-forward aquatic designed for daily wear. It relies on a sharp citrus opening of lime and bergamot, leading into a watery heart of sea notes and freesia. The base grounds this profile with Virginia cedar and earthy oak moss, making it a reliable, clean scent for spring and…

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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 5 or Fighting Temptation?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Air de Fio No 5 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Fighting Temptation is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 5 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fighting Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Air de Fio No 5 and Fighting Temptation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Air de Fio No 5 or Fighting Temptation better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 5 suits daytime wear; Fighting Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 5 and Fighting Temptation?

Air de Fio No 5 has top notes of Clementine, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Nectarine, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk. Fighting Temptation has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Sea water and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Patchouli and Musk.