Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Calyx

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,362 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,479 GreenCitrus

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28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,995 TropicalFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Calyx
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire1/7

Calyx5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

CalyxClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerCalyxRating 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

33%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

828 votes

Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCalyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green 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

Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day100

Night16

Category winnerCalyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,479

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#31,995

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

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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Calyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …

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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, Aire or Calyx?

Calyx takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Calyx?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, Calyx 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Calyx?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Calyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose.

Is Aire or Calyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Calyx?

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. Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Sandalwood.