Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Aire

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,486 ratings analysed

7 wins

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,361 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne7/7

Aire0/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value42

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 10%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#8,361

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Aire?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Aire?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Aire?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Aire?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber 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.