Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Gentleman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 561 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #33,599 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aire2/7

Gentleman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerGentlemanRating 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

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGentlemanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and green

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

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Basil, Petitgrain 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–

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#33,599

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.

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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 Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Gentleman?

They last about the same: Gentleman 62/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, Gentleman 53/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Basil, Petitgrain and Amber.

Is Aire or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gentleman is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Gentleman?

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. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.