Fragrance comparison

In principio vs L'Air Des Alpes Suisses

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,023 ratings analysed

3 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,017 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air Des Alpes Suisses

Tauer Perfumes

4.061,006 votes

Rank #2,164 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 3 of 5 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

In principio3/5

L'Air Des Alpes Suisses2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In principio
Sillage & projection: In principio
Value for money: In principio
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air Des Alpes Suisses

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

In principioZanini

L'Air Des Alpes SuissesTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.06/ 5 · 1,006 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Air Des Alpes SuissesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

1,006 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

conifer61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmbergrisFirPine needlesLavenderLilyTonka BeanLemon BalmOrchidBirchThymePalisander RosewoodBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Lily and Palisander Rosewood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men48

Unisex49

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,017

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,164

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerL'Air Des Alpes SuissesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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Andy Tauer built L'Air Des Alpes Suisses around cold alpine air and mountain foliage. It opens with sharp pine needles, herbal thyme, and crisp lemon balm that hit with an icy freshness. As the top notes settle, lavender and lily emerge alongside sweet tonka bean and warm birch wood. The base relies on salty ambergris…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In principio or L'Air Des Alpes Suisses?

In principio takes 3 of 5 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; L'Air Des Alpes Suisses is rated 4.06/5 from 1,006 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose L'Air Des Alpes Suisses for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In principio or L'Air Des Alpes Suisses?

In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, L'Air Des Alpes Suisses 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In principio or L'Air Des Alpes Suisses?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, L'Air Des Alpes Suisses 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and L'Air Des Alpes Suisses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Lily and Palisander Rosewood.

What are the notes in In principio and L'Air Des Alpes Suisses?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. L'Air Des Alpes Suisses features Ambergris, Fir, Pine needles, Lavender and Lily.