Infusion d'Iris vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Infusion d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories.
Infusion d'IrisChoose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Infusion d'Iris3/7
Aire2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Infusion d'Iris
- Community sentiment
- Infusion d'Iris
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Aire
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Infusion d'Iris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Infusion d'IrisPradaAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
10,899 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
African Orange FlowerNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGalbanumMastic or Lentisque
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseBenzoinVetiver
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesIris, Galbanum, Virginia Cedar and Incense. Durations are only published for Infusion d'Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,619
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Infusion d'Iris is the benchmark for clean, composed sophistication. It does not shout. Instead, the fragrance opens with a brief burst of sharp alcohol before giving way to crisp mandarin, dry neroli, and cool orange blossom petals. Within twenty minutes, the star appears. Earthy iris root takes center stage, w…
Reviews →Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…
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, Infusion d'Iris or Aire?
Infusion d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories. Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Infusion d'Iris or Aire?
They last about the same: Infusion d'Iris 61/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Infusion d'Iris or Aire?
Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infusion d'Iris and Aire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Galbanum, Virginia Cedar and Incense.
Is Infusion d'Iris or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Infusion d'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Infusion d'Iris is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infusion d'Iris and Aire?
Infusion d'Iris has top notes of African Orange Flower, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
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