Fragrance comparison

Belem vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 559 ratings analysed

6 wins

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belem takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Belem6/7

Aire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelemClandestine Laboratories

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerBelemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerBelemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBelem

SillageBelem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Basil and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Belem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBelemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …

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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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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, Belem or Aire?

Belem takes 6 of 7 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Belem or Aire?

Belem lasts longest (Belem 73/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belem or Aire?

Belem projects furthest (Belem 57/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belem and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Basil and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Belem or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Belem and Aire?

Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. 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.