Fragrance comparison

Dragon D'eau vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #72,654 AldehydicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,862 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dragon D'eau
Choose it for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dragon D'eau2/3

Aire1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeWoody NotesIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Dragon D'eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,862

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dragon D'eau by Dragon Parfums opens with a brisk rush of salty sea notes, fizzy aldehydes, and bright bergamot that smells like ocean spray washing over sun-warmed rocks. A juicy splash of mandarin orange cuts through the initial chill, giving the top a clean, energetic kick. As the sharp marine blast settles, powder…

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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, Dragon D'eau or Aire?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories. Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Dragon D'eau for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dragon D'eau or Aire?

Dragon D'eau lasts longest (Dragon D'eau 100/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon D'eau or Aire?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon D'eau and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Dragon D'eau or Aire better for summer or winter?

Dragon D'eau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon D'eau and Aire?

Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes. 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.