Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Men Only

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 778 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,868 GreenCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Men Only

O Boticário

3.80244 votes

Rank #32,729 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men Only takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Men Only
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Aire3/7

Men Only4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Men OnlyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerMen OnlyRating 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

22%Love

49%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerMen OnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMen OnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

TangerineGingerMintBlack PepperThyme

Heart

AmberPeachViolet LeafBasilVetiver

Base

VanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMen OnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,868

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#32,729

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

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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Men Only by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet tangerine, zesty ginger, and cool garden mint. A pinch of black pepper and herbal thyme adds an energetic, crisp spice that wakes up the senses without feeling harsh or screechy. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into a mellow heart of juicy peach,…

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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 Men Only?

Men Only takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Men Only is rated 3.80/5 from 244 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Men Only for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Men Only?

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

Which projects more, Aire or Men Only?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Men Only 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Men Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Aire or Men Only better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Men Only is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Men Only?

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. Men Only has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Peach, Violet Leaf and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Leather.