Aire vs Fleur Noire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aire3/7
Fleur Noire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aire
- Community sentiment
- Aire
- Longevity
- Fleur Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur Noire
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AireLoeweFleur NoireLPDOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur Noire
SillageFleur Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses
Heart
JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
Night100
Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,878
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Overall rank#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAire 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 →Fleur Noire by LPDO offers a dark, floral composition grounded in rich incense and patchouli. With prominent notes of black gardenia and orchid, it leans toward a bold, unisex profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its blend creates a creamy, luxurious feel, making it an accessible choice for those who enjoy deep, myst…
Reviews →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 Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aire or Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aire or Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aire and Fleur Noire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is Aire or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aire and Fleur Noire?
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. Fleur Noire has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense.
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