Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 761 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris

Yardley

3.80227 votes

Rank #31,050 IrisViolet

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Iris4/7

Aire3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris
Community sentiment: Iris
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Iris
Versatility: Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisYardley

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

violet92%

powdery84%

green77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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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…

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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, Iris or Aire?

Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Iris or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Aire?

Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. 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.