His OG Aspiration vs L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or takes 3 of 4 categories.
His OG AspirationChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
His OG Aspiration1/4
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
- Sillage & projection
- His OG Aspiration
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His OG AspirationThe Dua BrandL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
3.35/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%
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
17%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
38%Dislike
1%Hate
144 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
SillageHis OG Aspiration
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest 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%
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
CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach
Heart
Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar
InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Gardenia and Benzoin. 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
Winter65
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#30,026
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrHigher 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 →Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…
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 Cristal d'Or?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or takes 3 of 4 categories. His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes. Choose His OG Aspiration for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100, His OG Aspiration 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?
His OG Aspiration projects furthest (His OG Aspiration 69/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Gardenia and Benzoin.
Is His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 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 Cristal d'Or?
His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris.
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