L'Air du Temps vs Spring Reign
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spring Reign takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Spring ReignChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
L'Air du Temps3/7
Spring Reign4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Spring Reign
- Community sentiment
- Spring Reign
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps
- Value for money
- Spring Reign
- Versatility
- Spring Reign
- 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 RicciSpring ReignKaty PerryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 259 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 53%
Category winnerSpring ReignRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
28%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
259 votes
Category winnerSpring ReignMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps
SillageL'Air du Temps
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSpring ReignBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
woody92%
rose84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
violet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
Top
Pink FreesiaBlack Currant BlossomViolet
Heart
May RoseGardeniaArtemisia
Base
CedarCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Violet and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer46
Fall0
Winter3
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSpring ReignMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,102
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#29,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
Reviews →Spring Reign opens with a bright pop of violet and fresh pink freesia, creating a lively floral start that feels like a crisp April morning. As the scent settles on the skin, the initial green crispness relaxes into a soft, slightly powdery heart of May rose and clean gardenia. A base of dry cedar and warm benzoin kee…
Reviews →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 Spring Reign?
Spring Reign takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Spring Reign is rated 3.90/5 from 259 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Spring Reign for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Spring Reign?
L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Spring Reign 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Spring Reign?
L'Air du Temps projects furthest (L'Air du Temps 59/100, Spring Reign 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps and Spring Reign smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Violet and Benzoin.
Is L'Air du Temps or Spring Reign better for summer or winter?
For summer, Spring Reign is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Spring Reign?
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. Spring Reign has top notes of Pink Freesia, Black Currant Blossom and Violet, heart notes of May Rose, Gardenia and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Benzoin.
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