His OG Aspiration vs L'Air du Temps
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His OG Aspiration takes 3 of 4 categories.
His OG AspirationChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
His OG Aspiration3/4
L'Air du Temps1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His OG Aspiration
- Sillage & projection
- His OG Aspiration
- Value for money
- His OG Aspiration
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His OG AspirationThe Dua BrandL'Air du TempsNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis OG Aspiration
SillageHis OG Aspiration
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis OG AspirationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotLavenderGardeniaVanillaBenzoinOakmossJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for His OG Aspiration, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,611
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#3,053
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis OG Aspiration by The Dua Brand is a leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men who appreciate classic nineties styling. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and sharp ginger that quickly energizes the senses. Soon, aromatic lavender and soft floral touches of jasmine and…
Reviews →L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
Reviews →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, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps?
His OG Aspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose His OG Aspiration for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps?
His OG Aspiration lasts longest (His OG Aspiration 70/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps?
His OG Aspiration projects furthest (His OG Aspiration 69/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Gardenia.
Is His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?
His OG Aspiration suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps?
His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.
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