His OG Aspiration vs L'Air du Temps by Starck
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
His OG AspirationChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Air du Temps by StarckChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
His OG Aspiration2/4
L'Air du Temps by Starck2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His OG Aspiration
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps by Starck
- Value for money
- His OG Aspiration
- 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
His OG AspirationThe Dua BrandL'Air du Temps by StarckNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
3.71/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
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
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
Category winners
LongevityHis OG Aspiration
SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck
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%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
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
CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin
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
Spring92
Summer62
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night50
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#17,860
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckHigher 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 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…
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 by Starck?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes. Choose His OG Aspiration for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night 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, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps by Starck?
They last about the same: His OG Aspiration 70/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps by Starck?
Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, His OG Aspiration 69/100 for sillage.
Do His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps by Starck smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Gardenia.
Is His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps by Starck better for summer or winter?
His OG Aspiration suits day or night wear; L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps by Starck?
His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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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