Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Paris – Biarritz

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,556 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,361 GreenCitrus

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire5/7

Paris – Biarritz2/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
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

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, 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

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Category winnerAireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,361

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

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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Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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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 Paris – Biarritz?

Aire takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Paris – Biarritz?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Paris – Biarritz?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Paris – Biarritz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aire or Paris – Biarritz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Paris – Biarritz?

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. Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.