L'Air du Temps vs Wind Song Perfume
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wind Song Perfume takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Wind Song PerfumeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps1/7
Wind Song Perfume5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Wind Song Perfume
- Community sentiment
- Wind Song Perfume
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Wind Song Perfume
- Value for money
- Wind Song Perfume
- Versatility
- Wind Song Perfume
- 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 RicciWind Song PerfumePrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%
Category winnerWind Song PerfumeRating 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
64%Love
23%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerWind Song PerfumeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageWind Song Perfume
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind Song PerfumeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonOrange LeafMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCitruses
Heart3 to 5 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangPalisander RosewoodJasmineRoseOrris Root
Base5 to 8 hours
CedarSandalwoodBenzoinVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Wind Song Perfume, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Category winnerWind Song PerfumeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,038
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#19,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
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 →Wind Song Perfume by Prince Matchabelli is a traditional floral composition defined by brisk herbs, bright citrus, and a distinctive spicy floral core. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aromatic coriander, giving the start a crisp, fizzy brightness. The scent quickly settles into its …
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 Perfume?
Wind Song Perfume takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Wind Song Perfume is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Wind Song Perfume for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Wind Song Perfume?
They last about the same: L'Air du Temps 66/100, Wind Song Perfume 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Wind Song Perfume?
Wind Song Perfume projects furthest (Wind Song Perfume 67/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps and Wind Song Perfume smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is L'Air du Temps or Wind Song Perfume better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. Wind Song Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Wind Song Perfume?
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 Perfume has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Orange Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vetiver.
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