L'Air du Temps by Starck vs Wind Song
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wind Song takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Air du Temps by StarckChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wind SongChoose 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 Temps by Starck2/7
Wind Song5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Wind Song
- Community sentiment
- Wind Song
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps by Starck
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps by Starck
- Value for money
- Wind Song
- Versatility
- Wind Song
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wind Song
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Air du Temps by StarckNina RicciWind SongPrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
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 hate26%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
85 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
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps by Starck
SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind SongBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer62
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,920
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#4,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews194
Category winnerWind SongHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
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 by Starck or Wind Song?
Wind Song takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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 by Starck or Wind Song?
L'Air du Temps by Starck lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps by Starck or Wind Song?
L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps by Starck and Wind Song smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli.
Is L'Air du Temps by Starck or Wind Song better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear; Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps by Starck and Wind Song?
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. 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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