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Aire vs Scoundrel

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

Updated 601 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

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

  • Scoundrel

    Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aire1/7
Scoundrel6/7
Ratings & consensus
Scoundrel
Community sentiment
Scoundrel
Longevity
Scoundrel
Sillage & projection
Scoundrel
Value for money
Scoundrel
Versatility
Scoundrel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
ScoundrelRevlon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerScoundrelRating 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

40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerScoundrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value79
Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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 Scoundrel?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Scoundrel?

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

Which projects more, Aire or Scoundrel?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Scoundrel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aire or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Scoundrel?

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. Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry.

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