Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps by Starck vs Wind Song Perfume

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #17,920 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wind Song Perfume

Prince Matchabelli

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,783 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Song Perfume takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps by Starck
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wind Song Perfume
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps by Starck3/7

Wind Song Perfume4/7

Ratings & consensus: Wind Song Perfume
Community sentiment: Wind Song Perfume
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money: Wind Song Perfume
Versatility: Wind Song Perfume
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps by Starck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci

Wind Song PerfumePrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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 hate

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Starck

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWind Song PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and floral

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 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 season

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerWind Song PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,920

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#19,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckHigher 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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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 …

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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 Wind Song Perfume?

Wind Song Perfume takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes; Wind Song Perfume is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wind Song Perfume for a woody and aromatic 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 Perfume?

L'Air du Temps by Starck lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100, Wind Song Perfume 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Wind Song Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Neroli and Bergamot.

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

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Starck is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear; Wind Song Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 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.