Fragrance comparison

Aire vs L’eau

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 540 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,650 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

L’eau

DSH Perfumes

3.836 votes

Rank #62,854 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 2 of 2 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
L’eau
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire2/2

L’eau0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Not scored
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

L’eauDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

green30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh 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

Notes

NeroliCitrusesBergamotGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses and Bergamot. Durations are only published for L’eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#62,854

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

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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L’eau by DSH Perfumes greets the nose with an instant snap of bitter bergamot peel and cold mountain water. Artisan perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz strips away synthetic sweetness in favor of raw, invigorating citrus energy. Golden neroli blossoms quickly arrive to smooth out the initial sting, mingling with the natural…

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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 L’eau?

Aire takes 2 of 2 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; L’eau is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose L’eau for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Aire or L’eau?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, L’eau 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and L’eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses and Bergamot.

Is Aire or L’eau better for summer or winter?

L’eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and L’eau?

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. L’eau features Neroli, Citruses, Bergamot and Green Notes.