Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 6,621 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,053 Warm SpicyFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.1173 votes

Rank #11,963 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

L'Air du Temps2/7

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Mitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

56%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMitsouko Eau de Parfum

SillageMitsouko Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

earthy70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

Top30 to 60 minutes

SpicesPeach

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Jasmine and Spices. Durations are only published for Mitsouko Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day94

Night100

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,053

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#11,963

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre that pairs warm spices with velvety peach over a dark, earthy foundation. This classic Guerlain perfume opens with a sharp burst of spice that quickly settles into a heart of classic rose and jasmine. The floral core never becomes overly sweet or powdery, …

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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, L'Air du Temps or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 73 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mitsouko Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 76/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 61/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100 for sillage.

Do L'Air du Temps and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Spices.

Is L'Air du Temps or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum has top notes of Spices and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.