Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 7 vs Aire

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 540 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Varens N° 7

Ulric de Varens

4.506 votes

Rank #50,562 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,124 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Varens N° 7 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 7
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eau de Varens N° 73/4

Aire1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Varens N° 7
Sillage & projection: Eau de Varens N° 7
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 7
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

Eau de Varens N° 7Ulric de Varens

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 32%Want 60%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEau de Varens N° 7

SillageEau de Varens N° 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaNeroliBasil

Base4-6 hrs

CedarTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil and Cedar. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,124

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Varens N° 7 by Ulric de Varens is an energetic citrus aromatic cologne built for pure daytime utility. The opening delivers a splash of tart lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and zesty orange peel that wakes up the senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash settles into a cooling heart of ste…

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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, Eau de Varens N° 7 or Aire?

Eau de Varens N° 7 takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Varens N° 7 is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 7 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 7 or Aire?

Eau de Varens N° 7 lasts longest (Eau de Varens N° 7 67/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 7 or Aire?

Eau de Varens N° 7 projects furthest (Eau de Varens N° 7 80/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 7 and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil and Cedar.

Is Eau de Varens N° 7 or Aire better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens N° 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 7 and Aire?

Eau de Varens N° 7 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Tea, Neroli and Basil, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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.