Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Debut

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 651 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,189 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Debut

Parfums DelRae

3.83117 votes

Rank #18,743 GreenYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Debut takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Debut
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire2/7

Debut5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

DebutParfums DelRae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

Category winnerDebutRating 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

31%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerDebutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDebut

SillageDebut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

green100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and citrus

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

Green NotesLimeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyLime (Linden) BlossomYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Debut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Category winnerDebutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,189

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#18,743

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Debut by Parfums DelRae is a radiant botanical floral that captures the exhilarating arrival of spring. The scent opens with an unmistakable crunch of crushed green leaves, bitter bergamot, and zesty lime peel. This lively opening quickly softens into a sunlit heart of golden linden blossom, dewy lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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 Debut?

Debut takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Debut is rated 3.83/5 from 117 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Debut for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Debut?

Debut lasts longest (Debut 69/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Debut?

Debut projects furthest (Debut 70/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Debut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen.

Is Aire or Debut better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Debut?

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. Debut has top notes of Green Notes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.