Aire vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Or NoirChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aire1/7
Or Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Or Noir
- Community sentiment
- Or Noir
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Or Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AireLoeweOr NoirPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
44%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris
Base
oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day91
Night100
Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Overall rank#28,004
PerfumerSébastien Martin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAire 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…
Reviews →Or Noir opens with a piercing burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and tart cassis that feels sharp and cool against the skin. Within twenty minutes, the bright top notes give way to a heavy, waxy floral heart dominated by narcissus, May rose, and gardenia. Indolic jasmine adds depth, while iris provides a soft powdery…
Reviews →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 Or Noir?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aire or Or Noir?
Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aire or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aire and Or Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.
Is Aire or Or Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Or Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aire and Or Noir?
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. Or Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Patchouli.
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