L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or vs Wind Song
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Wind SongChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or3/7
Wind Song4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Wind Song
- Community sentiment
- Wind Song
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
- 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 Cristal d'OrNina RicciWind SongPrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%
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 hate17%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
38%Dislike
1%Hate
144 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 Cristal d'Or
SillageL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach
Heart
Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter65
Day–
Night–
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#30,205
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#4,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews194
Category winnerWind SongHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…
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 Cristal d'Or or Wind Song?
Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or or Wind Song?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or or Wind Song?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or and Wind Song smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot.
Is L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or or Wind Song better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is the stronger pick. Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or and Wind Song?
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris. 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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