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Aire vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 2,134 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Eau de Rochas

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Aire3/7
Eau de Rochas4/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment
Eau de Rochas
Longevity
Aire
Sillage & projection
Aire
Value for money
Eau de Rochas
Versatility
Aire
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Eau de RochasRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating 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

35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value68
Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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
Top
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Carnation and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men4
Unisex56
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#2,272

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher 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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Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 Eau de Rochas?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Eau de Rochas?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Eau de Rochas?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Carnation and Amber.

Is Aire or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Eau de Rochas?

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. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.

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