Fragrance comparison

Catherine vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,030 ratings analysed

5 wins

Catherine

Rasasi

3.40496 votes

Rank #7,982 GreenAldehydic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catherine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Catherine
Choose it for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Catherine5/7

Aire2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatherineRasasi

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCatherine

SillageCatherine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCatherineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both green, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesWater HyacinthGreen NotesGalbanumBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

oak mossMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCatherineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women82

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerCatherineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catherine by Rasasi is a floral aldehyde fragrance defined by a crisp, green opening and a structured, powdery heart. It feels like a vintage classic, built around sharp galbanum and soapy lily-of-the-valley, finishing with a mossy, woody dry-down. This scent suits those who enjoy clean, professional profiles for dail…

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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, Catherine or Aire?

Catherine takes 5 of 7 categories. Catherine is rated 3.40/5 from 496 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Catherine for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Catherine or Aire?

Catherine lasts longest (Catherine 78/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catherine or Aire?

Catherine projects furthest (Catherine 72/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catherine and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Bergamot.

Is Catherine or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Catherine and Aire?

Catherine has top notes of Aldehydes, Water Hyacinth, Green Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.