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Aire vs Reflection Man

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

Updated 9,679 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Reflection Man

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Aire2/7
Reflection Man5/7
Ratings & consensus
Reflection Man
Community sentiment
Reflection Man
Longevity
Reflection Man
Sillage & projection
Reflection Man
Value for money
Aire
Versatility
Reflection Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Reflection ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection ManRating 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

61%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

9,145 votes

Category winnerReflection ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityReflection Man

SillageReflection Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value33
Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
woody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody 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
RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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
Summer83
Fall0
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men74
Unisex23
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#25,751

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

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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Amouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…

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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 Reflection Man?

Reflection Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Reflection Man?

Reflection Man lasts longest (Reflection Man 75/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Reflection Man?

Reflection Man projects furthest (Reflection Man 63/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Reflection Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Aire or Reflection Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Reflection Man?

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. Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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