Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Stefan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 535 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,870 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Stefan

Scents and Style

1.001 votes

Rank #77,275 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Stefan
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aire3/3

Stefan0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Not scored
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

StefanScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, 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

Water NotesTangerineLavenderCyclamen

Heart

NutmegGaiac Wood

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,870

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#77,275

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

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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Stefan by Scents and Style opens with a splash of water and bright tangerine. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver. This citrus aromatic fragrance, released in 2023, keeps a low profile. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want something clean. It stays close to the skin, making it a safe …

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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 Stefan?

Aire takes 3 of 3 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Stefan is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Stefan for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Stefan?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Stefan 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Stefan?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Stefan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Stefan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Aire or Stefan better for summer or winter?

Stefan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Stefan?

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. Stefan has top notes of Water Notes, Tangerine, Lavender and Cyclamen, heart notes of Nutmeg and Gaiac Wood, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.