Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Sophisticated

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 545 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,701 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sophisticated

The Dua Brand

4.2711 votes

Rank #37,434 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sophisticated takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sophisticated
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aire1/5

Sophisticated4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

SophisticatedThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerSophisticatedRating 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

64%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySophisticated

SillageSophisticated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSophisticatedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

Notes

Tahitian VanillaFrankincensePatchouliWhite ChocolateOrris RootBenzoinWoodsy NotesCitrusesIncenseBitter OrangeNeroliRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orris Root, Rose and Incense. Durations are only published for Sophisticated, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,701

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#37,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Sophisticated by The Dua Brand is an oriental woody extrait de parfum built around a rich contrast of earthy patchouli, creamy white chocolate, and warm resins. The opening introduces a brief flash of bitter orange and neroli alongside mixed citruses, which softens quickly into a powdery floral heart of orris root, ro…

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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 Sophisticated?

Sophisticated takes 4 of 5 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Sophisticated is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sophisticated for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Sophisticated?

Sophisticated lasts longest (Sophisticated 86/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Sophisticated?

Sophisticated projects furthest (Sophisticated 71/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Sophisticated smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orris Root, Rose and Incense.

Is Aire or Sophisticated better for summer or winter?

Sophisticated suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Sophisticated?

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. Sophisticated features Tahitian Vanilla, Frankincense, Patchouli, White Chocolate and Orris Root.