Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps by Starck vs Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #17,860 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.1173 votes

Rank #11,963 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck3/7

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Starck
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 StarckNina Ricci

Mitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

56%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMitsouko Eau de Parfum

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

earthy70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

Top30 to 60 minutes

SpicesPeach

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring51

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day94

Night100

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,860

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

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 Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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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 Starck or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 73 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mitsouko Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 76/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Vetiver.

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

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Starck is the stronger pick. For winter, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps by Starck 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 Starck and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

L'Air du Temps by Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum has top notes of Spices and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.