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Я vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 6,747 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Я takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Я

    Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • L'Air du Temps

    Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Я4/7
L'Air du Temps3/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Air du Temps
Community sentiment
Я
Longevity
Я
Sillage & projection
Я
Value for money
L'Air du Temps
Versatility
Я
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
ЯToskovat'
L'Air du TempsNina Ricci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Air du TempsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
8%Hate

161 votes

29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerЯMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityЯ

SillageЯ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value58
Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
floral77%
tropical69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ChampagneGrapesLitchiMangoCloves
Heart
Powdery NotesIrisYlang-YlangCarnationNutmegGardeniaHeliotrope
Base
SandSuedeFlowersDried RoseMuskVanillaTolu Balsam
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesCloves, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer56
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerЯMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex59
Women36
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,930

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#3,102

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Я by Toskovat' is an adventurous unisex fragrance built on a striking contrast of bubbly Champagne and gritty Sand. It opens with vibrant grape and litchi before grounding itself in powdery florals and Tolu Balsam. Best suited for those seeking a polarizing, artistic scent, it performs exceptionally well during the co…

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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…

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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, Я or L'Air du Temps?

Я takes 4 of 7 categories. Я is rated 3.56/5 from 199 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Я for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Я or L'Air du Temps?

Я lasts longest (Я 77/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Я or L'Air du Temps?

Я projects furthest (Я 65/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Я and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

Is Я or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

For summer, Я is the stronger pick. For winter, Я is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Я and L'Air du Temps?

Я has top notes of Champagne, Grapes, Litchi and Mango, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, a base of Sand, Suede, Flowers and Dried Rose. 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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