Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 5 vs Nina L'Elixir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,446 ratings analysed

Air de Fio No 5

Pupa

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,075 CitrusFruity

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67%scent match

Closely related

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

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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.
Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Air de Fio No 51/2

Nina L'Elixir1/2

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: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 5Pupa

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 10%Want 77%

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

floral53%

white floral42%

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

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

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher 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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Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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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 Nina L'Elixir?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Air de Fio No 5 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 5 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Air de Fio No 5 and Nina L'Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Air de Fio No 5 or Nina L'Elixir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 5 and Nina L'Elixir?

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. Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar.