Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Mark Birley

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 674 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,472 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire2/7

Mark Birley4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Mark BirleyMark Birley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerMark BirleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMark BirleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match40%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMark BirleyMost 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#8,472

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Mark Birley?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Mark Birley?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Mark Birley?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, Mark Birley 54/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Mark Birley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Aire or Mark Birley better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Mark Birley?

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. Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.