Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Palermo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,167 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Aire6/7

Palermo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

PalermoByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerPalermoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Rose. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

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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Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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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 Palermo?

Aire takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Palermo?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Palermo?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Palermo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Rose.

Is Aire or Palermo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Palermo?

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. Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow).