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L'Air du Temps vs Wind Song

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

Updated 7,195 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • L'Air du Temps

    Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Wind Song

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps2/7
Wind Song4/7
Ratings & consensus
Wind Song
Community sentiment
Wind Song
Longevity
L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Wind Song
Versatility
Wind Song
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
Wind SongPrince Matchabelli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
Category winnerWind SongRating 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

28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

647 votes

Category winnerWind SongMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value87
Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both warm spicy, floral and woody

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 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Neroli and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Men2
Unisex25
Women73
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,038

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

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…

Reviews →

Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …

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 Wind Song?

Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Wind Song?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Wind Song?

Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps 59/100, Wind Song 59/100 for sillage.

Do L'Air du Temps and Wind Song smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Neroli and Brazilian Rosewood.

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

For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song is the stronger pick. Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.

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