Fragrance comparison

Est. 88 vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 546 ratings analysed

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #60,537 RoseCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Est. 882/5

Aire3/5

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Est. 88
Value for money: Est. 88
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

Est. 88Ted Baker

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

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

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageEst. 88

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEst. 88Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rose, Vetiver and Amber. 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Baker Est. 88 is an understated floral fragrance that leans heavily on fresh citrus and green undertones. It wears like a crisp linen shirt on a warm spring afternoon, layering bright mandarin orange over a quiet backdrop of dry vetiver. It is a clean, office-friendly scent built for women who prefer subtle, perso…

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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, Est. 88 or Aire?

Aire takes 3 of 5 categories. Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Est. 88 or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Est. 88 or Aire?

Projection is very close: Est. 88 55/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Est. 88 and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rose, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Est. 88 or Aire better for summer or winter?

Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Est. 88 and Aire?

Est. 88 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Woodsy 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.