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Aire vs Cristalle Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2,671 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Cristalle Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire1/7
Cristalle Eau de Parfum6/7
Ratings & consensus
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Cristalle Eau de ParfumChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 2,137 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumRating 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

47%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

2,137 votes

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityCristalle Eau de Parfum

SillageCristalle Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value45
Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
earthy100%
woody92%
mossy84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
MelonJasminePeachYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesOakmoss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day100
Night33
Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men1
Unisex43
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,361

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerJacques Polge

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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Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum delivers a cool, green chypre profile with an unexpected burst of fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart mandarin orange before settling into ripe honeydew melon and velvety white jasmine petals. Unlike modern sugar-heavy scents, this fragrance stays firmly rooted in damp soil. Fore…

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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 Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Cristalle Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 2,137 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Cristalle Eau de Parfum 69/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Cristalle Eau de Parfum 62/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Cristalle Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Aire or Cristalle Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Cristalle Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

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. Cristalle Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.

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