Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Narcisse Noir (2021)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 574 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,149 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Narcisse Noir (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aire3/7

Narcisse Noir (2021)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: Aire
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerAireRating 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

45%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (2021)

SillageTie

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%

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match38%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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rose, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,149

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Caron Narcisse Noir (2021) turns classic French perfumery inside out by replacing heavy vintage animalics with luminous woods and crisp florals. It is bright. The opening snaps with bitter petitgrain and zesty neroli before blooming into a sunny heart of orange blossom and jasmine. You will not find actual narcissus f…

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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 Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Aire takes 3 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Narcisse Noir (2021) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Narcisse Noir (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rose, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Aire or Narcisse Noir (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Noir (2021) is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Narcisse Noir (2021)?

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. Narcisse Noir (2021) has top notes of Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.