Fragrance comparison

Ignite vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,571 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ignite

Ajmal

3.9623 votes

Rank #30,508 FruityPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,100 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ignite takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ignite
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ignite3/5

L'Air du Temps2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ignite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: Ignite
Value for money: Ignite
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

IgniteAjmal

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 53%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerIgniteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

70%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageIgnite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIgniteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

violet61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineFruity Notes

Heart

Red BerriesVioletSpices

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Violet, Spices and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,100

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Ignite is a fruity floral with a powdery streak, built around jasmine, red berries and violet, then softened by musk and pale woods. It opens bright and sweet, then settles into a smoother, slightly spicy floral that can read clean and cosy. It is an easy daytime style for spring and summer, especially if you li…

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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…

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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, Ignite or L'Air du Temps?

Ignite takes 3 of 5 categories. Ignite is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Ignite for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ignite or L'Air du Temps?

They last about the same: L'Air du Temps 66/100, Ignite 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ignite or L'Air du Temps?

Ignite projects furthest (Ignite 65/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ignite and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet, Spices and Sandalwood.

Is Ignite or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

Ignite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ignite and L'Air du Temps?

Ignite has top notes of Jasmine and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Red Berries, Violet and Spices, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. 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.