Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Infusion d'Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11,433 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Infusion d'Iris

Prada

4.1010,899 votes

Rank #27,619 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infusion d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Infusion d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire2/7

Infusion d'Iris3/7

Ratings & consensus: Infusion d'Iris
Community sentiment: Infusion d'Iris
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Infusion d'Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Infusion d'IrisPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

10,899 votes

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

iris100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGalbanumMastic or Lentisque

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarIncenseBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Infusion d'Iris, 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

Winter37

Day100

Night25

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men2

Unisex33

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#27,619

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

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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Prada Infusion d'Iris is the benchmark for clean, composed sophistication. It does not shout. Instead, the fragrance opens with a brief burst of sharp alcohol before giving way to crisp mandarin, dry neroli, and cool orange blossom petals. Within twenty minutes, the star appears. Earthy iris root takes center stage, w…

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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 Infusion d'Iris?

Infusion d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Infusion d'Iris?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, Infusion d'Iris 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Infusion d'Iris?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Infusion d'Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Aire or Infusion d'Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Infusion d'Iris is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Infusion d'Iris?

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. Infusion d'Iris has top notes of African Orange Flower, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.