Fragrance comparison

Chalayan Airborne vs Molto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

Chalayan Airborne

Hussein Chalayan

4.2384 votes

Rank #14,364 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #11,671 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chalayan Airborne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chalayan Airborne2/7

Molto5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chalayan AirborneHussein Chalayan

MoltoMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChalayan AirborneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerChalayan AirborneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMoltoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

fresh spicy44%

terpenic30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

Mastic or LentisqueJuniper Berries

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarIncenseMusk

Top

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Chalayan Airborne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night10

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerMoltoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex82

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,671

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMoltoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chalayan Airborne opens with a bracing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter bergamot, and a quiet touch of African orange flower that feels like snapping open fresh citrus rind. As the brisk opening calms down over fifteen to thirty minutes, the real star steps forward: green mastic resin paired with dry, peppery junip…

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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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, Chalayan Airborne or Molto?

Molto takes 5 of 7 categories. Chalayan Airborne is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Chalayan Airborne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chalayan Airborne or Molto?

Molto lasts longest (Molto 75/100, Chalayan Airborne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chalayan Airborne or Molto?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Chalayan Airborne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chalayan Airborne and Molto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar.

Is Chalayan Airborne or Molto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Molto is the stronger pick. For winter, Molto is the stronger pick. Chalayan Airborne suits daytime wear; Molto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chalayan Airborne and Molto?

Chalayan Airborne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Juniper Berries, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense and Musk. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.