Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Pheromone

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,864 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,004 Warm SpicyFloral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pheromone

Marilyn Miglin

3.78316 votes

Rank #6,414 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pheromone
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Air du Temps1/7

Pheromone6/7

Ratings & consensus: Pheromone
Community sentiment: Pheromone
Longevity: Pheromone
Sillage & projection: Pheromone
Value for money: Pheromone
Versatility: Pheromone
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

PheromoneMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

Category winnerPheromoneRating 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

32%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

316 votes

Category winnerPheromoneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPheromone

SillagePheromone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPheromoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and white floral

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesGreen NotesPalm LeafMintRosemaryLotus

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base6 to 9 hours

OakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwoodVodkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Pheromone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer50

Fall100

Winter91

Day84

Night100

Category winnerPheromoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,004

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#6,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

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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Pheromone by Marilyn Miglin is a classic chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1978. It opens with a sharp burst of green notes, cool mint, palm leaf, and pungent spices, backed by a brisk touch of rosemary and airy lotus. As the punchy opening settles, a traditional floral heart emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang,…

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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 Pheromone?

Pheromone takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Pheromone is rated 3.78/5 from 316 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pheromone for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Pheromone?

Pheromone lasts longest (Pheromone 74/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Pheromone?

Pheromone projects furthest (Pheromone 63/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps and Pheromone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rosemary.

Is L'Air du Temps or Pheromone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Pheromone?

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. Pheromone has top notes of Spices, Green Notes, Palm Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Vodka.