Aire vs Alto Astral
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alto Astral takes 4 of 7 categories.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Alto AstralChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire3/7
Alto Astral4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aire
- Community sentiment
- Aire
- Longevity
- Alto Astral
- Sillage & projection
- Alto Astral
- Value for money
- Aire
- Versatility
- Alto Astral
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alto Astral
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AireLoeweAlto AstralByredoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.61/ 5 · 889 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 74%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
36%Love
27%Like
16%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
667 votes
Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlto Astral
SillageAlto Astral
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
musky100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aldehydic77%
amber69%
fresh61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
Coconut WaterAldehydes
Heart
MuskJasmineIncense
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Incense, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall76
Winter25
Day100
Night–
Category winnerAlto AstralMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Overall rank#2,963
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews264
Category winnerAlto AstralHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAire 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…
Reviews →Alto Astral by Byredo is a crisp, modern scent that blends coconut water with sharp aldehydes for a clean finish. It hits the skin with a luminous, energetic brightness that shifts into a soft musk. This fragrance suits those who prefer a non-traditional tropical profile for everyday wear in warmer weather, moving awa…
Reviews →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, Aire or Alto Astral?
Alto Astral takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Alto Astral is rated 3.61/5 from 889 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Alto Astral for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aire or Alto Astral?
Alto Astral lasts longest (Alto Astral 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aire or Alto Astral?
Alto Astral projects furthest (Alto Astral 61/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aire and Alto Astral smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Incense, Amber and Musk.
Is Aire or Alto Astral better for summer or winter?
For summer, Alto Astral is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Alto Astral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aire and Alto Astral?
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. Alto Astral has top notes of Coconut Water and Aldehydes, heart notes of Musk, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Amber.
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