Fragrance comparison

Irisss vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 992 ratings analysed

6 wins

Irisss

Xerjoff

3.96458 votes

Rank #5,206 PowderyViolet

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irisss takes 6 of 7 categories.

Irisss
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Irisss6/7

Aire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisssXerjoff

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIrisssRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

458 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerIrisssMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityIrisss

SillageIrisss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet90%

iris80%

woody70%

musky60%

floral50%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carrot SeedsCarnationBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverCedarIncense

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. 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

Summer57

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrisssMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerIrisssHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Irisss opens with a cool wave of carrot seeds and sharp bergamot before uncovering a rich heart of iris butter and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy vetiver, dry cedar, and unlit incense smoke ground the soft musk on skin. It suits quiet spring days, cool rain, and formal evenings where a subtle, waxy floral…

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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, Irisss or Aire?

Irisss takes 6 of 7 categories. Irisss is rated 3.96/5 from 458 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Irisss for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Irisss or Aire?

Irisss lasts longest (Irisss 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irisss or Aire?

Irisss projects furthest (Irisss 62/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irisss and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Irisss or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Irisss is the stronger pick. For winter, Irisss is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irisss and Aire?

Irisss has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Carnation and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Incense. 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.