Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 6 vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Air de Fio No 6

Pupa

4.754 votes

Rank #45,721 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #53,753 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Air de Fio No 6
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Air de Fio No 61/2

Shu Uemura1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Air de Fio No 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 6Pupa

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral86%

musky72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

ozonic30%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafPeachApricot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaJasmineMarigold

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskAmber

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apricot, Jasmine and Marigold. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAir de Fio No 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air de Fio No 6 by Pupa delivers an airy, joyful burst of juicy peach, ripe apricot, and dewy violet leaf that feels crisp from the first spray. As the initial fruitiness softens, a luminous bouquet of creamy magnolia, sunny marigold, and sweet jasmine fills the air with clean floral warmth. The drydown rests on a gen…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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 6 or Shu Uemura?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Air de Fio No 6 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 6 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 6 or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, Air de Fio No 6 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air de Fio No 6 and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Apricot, Jasmine and Marigold.

Is Air de Fio No 6 or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 6 suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 6 and Shu Uemura?

Air de Fio No 6 has top notes of Violet Leaf, Peach and Apricot, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Marigold, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk and Amber. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.