Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman vs Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Nina Ricci

3.9543 votes

Rank #19,894 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.1173 votes

Rank #11,963 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman4/7

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Longevity: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanNina Ricci

Mitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

4.11/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

56%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMitsouko Eau de Parfum

SillageL'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral91%

woody83%

powdery74%

white floral65%

iris56%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

earthy70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CarnationNeroliPalisander RosewoodRoseBergamotPeach

Heart

ClovesOrchidOrrisGardeniaVioletJasmineRosemaryYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskSpicesIrisAmberBenzoinCedarMoss

Top30 to 60 minutes

SpicesPeach

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Jasmine and Spices. Durations are only published for Mitsouko Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Spring51

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day94

Night100

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,963

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman offers a fresh modern presentation of Nina Ricci's iconic floral structure. It opens with sharp carnation and crisp neroli, softened by bright bergamot and subtle peach accents. As the scent settles, clove spice merges with gardenia, rose, and green rosemary, creating a distinctive soap…

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Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre that pairs warm spices with velvety peach over a dark, earthy foundation. This classic Guerlain perfume opens with a sharp burst of spice that quickly settles into a heart of classic rose and jasmine. The floral core never becomes overly sweet or powdery, …

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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 by Olivia Putman or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is rated 3.95/5 from 43 votes; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 73 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mitsouko Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 76/100, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 68/100, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Spices.

Is L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman suits daytime wear; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Palisander Rosewood and Rose, heart notes of Cloves, Orchid, Orris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Spices and Iris. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum has top notes of Spices and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.