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Aire vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 3

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

Updated 562 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

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

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 3

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire2/7
Dilis Classic Collection No. 35/7
Ratings & consensus
Aire
Community sentiment
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Longevity
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Value for money
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Versatility
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3Dilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
Category winnerAireRating 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

7%Love
71%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 3Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 3

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value58
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
woody100%
floral92%
green84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
GalbanumHyacinthIrisBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base3 to 5 hours
OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Carnation. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer29
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night30
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,658

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#42,839

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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Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 brings a sharp, crisp green floral profile built on dry woods and powdery iris. The scent opens with a biting snap of galbanum, fresh hyacinth, and bright bergamot and lemon, giving it an unmistakable vintage bite. As it settles, powdery iris, violet, carnation, and gentle rose give the …

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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 Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 64/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 63/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Carnation.

Is Aire or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?

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. Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 has top notes of Galbanum, Hyacinth, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.

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