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Aire vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 3,114 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versace L'Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

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

  • Versace L'Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aire1/7
Versace L'Homme6/7
Ratings & consensus
Versace L'Homme
Community sentiment
Versace L'Homme
Longevity
Versace L'Homme
Sillage & projection
Versace L'Homme
Value for money
Versace L'Homme
Versatility
Versace L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Versace L'HommeVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerVersace L'HommeRating 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

37%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerVersace L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityVersace L'Homme

SillageVersace L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value77
Category winnerVersace L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
leather61%
Scent match58%Closely related · 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
Top20-30 mins
LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerVersace L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men95
Unisex4
Women0
Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

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…

Reviews →

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

Reviews →
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 Versace L'Homme?

Versace L'Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Versace L'Homme?

Versace L'Homme lasts longest (Versace L'Homme 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Versace L'Homme?

Versace L'Homme projects furthest (Versace L'Homme 65/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain.

Is Aire or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Versace L'Homme is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Versace L'Homme?

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. Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.

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