Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Sissi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 755 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,151 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,382 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire0/7

Sissi7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both green

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

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Durations are only published for Sissi, 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

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerSissiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,151

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#7,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSissiHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

Reviews →

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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 7 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Sissi?

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

Do Aire and Sissi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.

Is Aire or Sissi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.