Fragrance comparison

Gold Gem vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 576 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Gem

Oakcha

4.1442 votes

Rank #33,804 CitrusFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Gem takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gold Gem
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gold Gem4/7

Aire2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gold Gem
Community sentiment: Gold Gem
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Gold Gem
Versatility: Gold Gem
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold GemOakcha

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerGold GemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerGold GemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGold GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

violet61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMarigoldLemonBergamot

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base

Black AmberCedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Vetiver. 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

Summer91

Fall36

Winter32

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGold GemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex59

Women36

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Gold Gem is an uplifting unisex fragrance built around sunny citrus, aromatic florals, and smooth woods. The scent opens with an energizing splash of sparkling lemon, bergamot, and neroli blossom, balanced by the herbal sweetness of golden marigold. As it warms on your skin, powdery violet, fresh cyclamen, and …

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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, Gold Gem or Aire?

Gold Gem takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold Gem is rated 4.14/5 from 42 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Gold Gem for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gold Gem or Aire?

They last about the same: Gold Gem 61/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold Gem or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Gold Gem 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Gem and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Marigold, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Gold Gem or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold Gem is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Gem is the stronger pick. Gold Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Gem and Aire?

Gold Gem has top notes of Neroli, Marigold, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.