Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Terra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 771 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,862 GreenCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,882 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.
Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire0/7

Terra7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

TerraByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

Category winnerTerraRating 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

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

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

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Orris Root and Rose. 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–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,862

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerTerraHigher 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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Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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 Terra?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 61/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Orris Root and Rose.

Is Aire or Terra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope.