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Aire vs Utopia

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

Updated 609 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Utopia takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

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

  • Utopia

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

Aire1/7
Utopia6/7
Ratings & consensus
Utopia
Community sentiment
Utopia
Longevity
Utopia
Sillage & projection
Utopia
Value for money
Utopia
Versatility
Utopia
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
UtopiaParadis des Sens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
Category winnerUtopiaRating 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

55%Love
17%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerUtopiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityUtopia

SillageUtopia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value57
Category winnerUtopiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match29%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
Top20-30 mins
Ylang-YlangTangerineBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
NeroliJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris Root, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Utopia, 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
Winter54
Day100
Night39
Category winnerUtopiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men3
Unisex38
Women59
Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,094

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#12,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Utopia by Paradis des Sens strikes an immediate impression of radiant sunshine and clean white flowers. It opens with bright Italian bergamot, juicy tangerine, and sweet ylang-ylang before softening into a lush garden of orange blossom and creamy jasmine. The citrus fizz burns off quickly, clearing the way for earthy …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Utopia?

Utopia takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Utopia is rated 4.09/5 from 75 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Utopia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Utopia?

Utopia lasts longest (Utopia 74/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Utopia?

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

Do Aire and Utopia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Rose and Musk.

Is Aire or Utopia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Utopia?

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. Utopia has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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