Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Van Cleef

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,769 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Van Cleef

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.121,235 votes

Rank #721 AromaticSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.
Van Cleef
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aire0/7

Van Cleef7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Van CleefVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerVan CleefRating 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

41%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,235 votes

Category winnerVan CleefMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVan Cleef

SillageVan Cleef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVan CleefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Marigold, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerVan CleefMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#721

PerfumerPascal Giraux

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVan CleefHigher 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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Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…

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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 Van Cleef?

Van Cleef takes 7 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Van Cleef?

Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Van Cleef?

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

Do Aire and Van Cleef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Marigold, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Aire or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Van Cleef?

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. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.