His OG Aspiration vs L'Air du Temps Noel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%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 Temps NoelChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
His OG Aspiration3/4
L'Air du Temps Noel1/4
- 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 Noel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His OG AspirationThe Dua BrandL'Air du Temps NoelNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
4.04/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%
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
30%Love
56%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 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%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match42%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
RoseCarnationBergamotPeachNeroliBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
JasmineVioletRosemaryOrris RootYlang-YlangGardeniaClovesOrchid
Base
MuskVetiverSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossCedar
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
Spring50
Summer42
Fall75
Winter100
Day83
Night100
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#21,845
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelHigher 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 Noel by Nina Ricci puts Francis Fabron's classic 1948 formula inside a rare 2008 black crystal Lalique flacon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, bergamot, and rosewood, creating a vintage soapy aura that immediately signals classic French perfumery. As the scent settles on skin…
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 Noel?
His OG Aspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; L'Air du Temps Noel is rated 4.04/5 from 27 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 Noel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps Noel?
They last about the same: His OG Aspiration 70/100, L'Air du Temps Noel 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, His OG Aspiration or L'Air du Temps Noel?
His OG Aspiration projects furthest (His OG Aspiration 69/100, L'Air du Temps Noel 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps Noel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% 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 Noel better for summer or winter?
His OG Aspiration suits day or night wear; L'Air du Temps Noel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His OG Aspiration and L'Air du Temps Noel?
His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. L'Air du Temps Noel has top notes of Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Rosemary and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Spices and Iris.
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