Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,126 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,099 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aire0/7

Arpège7/7

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Arpège
Longevity: Arpège
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Arpège
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire 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…

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Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Arpège?

Arpège takes 7 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.

Is Aire or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Arpège?

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. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.