Calyx vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Calyx takes 5 of 7 categories.
CalyxChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Calyx5/7
Aire2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Calyx
- Community sentiment
- Calyx
- Longevity
- Calyx
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- Calyx
- Versatility
- Aire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalyxPrescriptivesAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
1,011 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalyx
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalyxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
tropical92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root
Base6-8 hrs
OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Marigold and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,887
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrescriptives Calyx is a juicy, tart explosion of green fruit and wet moss. Sophia Grojsman created this in 1987, and it still feels remarkably modern. You get an instant spray of tart grapefruit, juicy guava, and green mango that smells like slicing fresh tropical fruit on a damp cutting board. It skips sticky sugar.…
Reviews →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 →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, Calyx or Aire?
Calyx takes 5 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calyx or Aire?
Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calyx or Aire?
Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calyx and Aire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Marigold and Cyclamen.
Is Calyx or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calyx and Aire?
Calyx has top notes of Passionfruit, Guava, Mango and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Melon, Marigold and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.
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