Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Parure

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,051 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,650 GreenCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Parure

Guerlain

4.36517 votes

Rank #3,484 GreenEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parure takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.
Parure
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aire0/7

Parure6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

ParureGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 517 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerParureRating 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

57%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

517 votes

Category winnerParureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityParure

SillageParure

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%

green100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Parure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer57

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night61

Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerParureHigher 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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Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…

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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 Parure?

Parure takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Parure?

Parure lasts longest (Parure 69/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Parure?

Parure projects furthest (Parure 64/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Parure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aire or Parure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Parure is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Parure?

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. Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli.