Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Ca Va

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 539 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ca Va

Cindy C.

3.805 votes

Rank #66,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ca Va
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire3/4

Ca Va1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Ca VaCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCa VaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Ca Va, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#66,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAireHigher 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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Ca Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…

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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 Ca Va?

Aire takes 3 of 4 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Ca Va is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ca Va for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Ca Va?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Ca Va 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Ca Va?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Ca Va 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Ca Va smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Aire or Ca Va better for summer or winter?

Ca Va suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Ca Va?

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. Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber.