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Fiorisia vs L'Air du Temps by Starck

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

Updated 109 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiorisia takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Fiorisia

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • L'Air du Temps by Starck

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fiorisia3/5
L'Air du Temps by Starck2/5
Ratings & consensus
Fiorisia
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fiorisia
Sillage & projection
L'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money
Fiorisia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L'Air du Temps by Starck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FiorisiaProfumi del Forte
L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
3.71/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
Category winnerFiorisiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

26%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityFiorisia

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value59
Category winnerFiorisiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
green77%
iris69%
floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Black CurrantTamarindGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
IrisYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationCloves
Base5 to 8 hours
MuskSandalwoodCedar
Top
CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fiorisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night20
Spring92
Summer62
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,920

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fiorisia by Profumi del Forte is a floral woody musk that balances bright botanical sharpness with traditional powdery florals. It opens with an unexpected pairing of tart tamarind, crisp green leaves, juicy black currant, and sunny bergamot. This tangy start quickly transitions into a classic floral heart centered on…

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L'Air du Temps by Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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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, Fiorisia or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

Fiorisia takes 3 of 5 categories. Fiorisia is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes. Choose Fiorisia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiorisia or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

Fiorisia lasts longest (Fiorisia 80/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiorisia or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Fiorisia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiorisia and L'Air du Temps by Starck smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Fiorisia or L'Air du Temps by Starck better for summer or winter?

Fiorisia suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiorisia and L'Air du Temps by Starck?

Fiorisia has top notes of Black Currant, Tamarind, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. L'Air du Temps by Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.

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