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Aire vs Vanille 44 Paris

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

Updated 1,633 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille 44 Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Vanille 44 Paris

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aire3/7
Vanille 44 Paris4/7
Ratings & consensus
Vanille 44 Paris
Community sentiment
Vanille 44 Paris
Longevity
Aire
Sillage & projection
Aire
Value for money
Aire
Versatility
Vanille 44 Paris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille 44 Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Vanille 44 ParisLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisRating 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

46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,099 votes

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value14
Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
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
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Incense and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanille 44 Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men5
Unisex58
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,658

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews189

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher 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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Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…

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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 Vanille 44 Paris?

Vanille 44 Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Vanille 44 Paris?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Vanille 44 Paris?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Vanille 44 Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Aire or Vanille 44 Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Vanille 44 Paris?

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. Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange.

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