Fragrance comparison

Iris Powder vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

Iris Powder

Lime

4.504 votes

Rank #49,033 IrisAmber

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Iris Powder2/4

Aire2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris PowderLime

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityIris Powder

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIris PowderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeMandarinNeroliGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

IrisVetiverCedar

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Incense, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Iris Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Powder by Lime opens with a crisp splash of bitter orange, sweet mandarin, and green galbanum that quickly settles into an airy neroli mist. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, smooth powdery iris emerges alongside warm benzoin and a dry touch of smoky incense. The dry-down reveals earthy vetiver and clean ced…

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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 Powder or Aire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iris Powder is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Iris Powder for a iris and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. 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, Iris Powder or Aire?

Iris Powder lasts longest (Iris Powder 70/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Powder or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Iris Powder 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Powder and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Incense, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Iris Powder or Aire better for summer or winter?

Iris Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Powder and Aire?

Iris Powder has top notes of Orange, Mandarin, Neroli and Galbanum, heart notes of Incense and Benzoin, a base of Iris, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.