Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Est. 88

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 546 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #60,537 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire3/5

Est. 882/5

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Est. 88
Value for money: Est. 88
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Est. 88Ted Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

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

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageEst. 88

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEst. 88Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rose, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

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…

Reviews →

Ted Baker Est. 88 is an understated floral fragrance that leans heavily on fresh citrus and green undertones. It wears like a crisp linen shirt on a warm spring afternoon, layering bright mandarin orange over a quiet backdrop of dry vetiver. It is a clean, office-friendly scent built for women who prefer subtle, perso…

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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 Est. 88?

Aire takes 3 of 5 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Est. 88?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Est. 88?

Projection is very close: Est. 88 55/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Est. 88 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rose, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Aire or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?

Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Est. 88?

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. Est. 88 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Woodsy Notes.