Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Reflection Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15,693 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,102 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reflection Man

Amouage

4.399,145 votes

Rank #25,934 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection Man 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.
Reflection Man
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

L'Air du Temps2/7

Reflection Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection Man
Community sentiment: Reflection Man
Longevity: Reflection Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection Man
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Reflection Man
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

Reflection ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection ManRating 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

61%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

9,145 votes

Category winnerReflection ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection Man

SillageReflection Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value33

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

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

Top

RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReflection ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,102

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#25,934

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Amouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…

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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 Reflection Man?

Reflection Man takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 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 Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Reflection Man?

Reflection Man lasts longest (Reflection Man 75/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Reflection Man?

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

Do L'Air du Temps and Reflection Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root.

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

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

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

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. Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.