Blasé vs L'Air du Temps
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blasé takes 6 of 7 categories.
BlaséChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Blasé6/7
L'Air du Temps1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blasé
- Community sentiment
- Blasé
- Longevity
- Blasé
- Sillage & projection
- Blasé
- Value for money
- Blasé
- Versatility
- Blasé
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlaséMax FactorL'Air du TempsNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 88 votes
Have 33%Had 49%Want 18%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerBlaséRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
63 votes
29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
Category winnerBlaséMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlasé
SillageBlasé
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlaséBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
aldehydic77%
fresh69%
rose61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesRed BerriesBergamot
Heart
RoseClovesLilyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer69
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlaséMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,316
PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#3,089
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlase is a vintage floral chypre with a bright aldehydic lift, a touch of red berry sparkle, and a spicy rose heart warmed by clove. As it settles, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, and cedar give it a dry, woody finish that feels distinctly 1970s. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic, structured perfumes more than soft mode…
Reviews →L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Blasé or L'Air du Temps?
Blasé takes 6 of 7 categories. Blasé is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Blasé for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Blasé or L'Air du Temps?
Blasé lasts longest (Blasé 72/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blasé or L'Air du Temps?
Blasé projects furthest (Blasé 68/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blasé and L'Air du Temps smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Cloves.
Is Blasé or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?
For summer, Blasé is the stronger pick. For winter, Blasé is the stronger pick. Blasé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blasé and L'Air du Temps?
Blasé has top notes of Aldehydes, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Cloves, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber and Cedar. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.
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