Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps Noel vs Wind Song

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 674 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Air du Temps Noel

Nina Ricci

4.0427 votes

Rank #21,973 WoodyPowdery

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72%scent match

Closely related

Wind Song

Prince Matchabelli

3.72647 votes

Rank #4,768 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps Noel takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps Noel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wind Song
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps Noel4/7

Wind Song3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Air du Temps Noel
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps Noel
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Noel
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Noel
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 NoelNina Ricci

Wind SongPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%

3.72/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

647 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Noel

SillageL'Air du Temps Noel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCarnationBergamotPeachNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

JasmineVioletRosemaryOrris RootYlang-YlangGardeniaClovesOrchid

Base

MuskVetiverSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer42

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer65

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night40

Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,973

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

Category winnerWind SongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps Noel by Nina Ricci puts Francis Fabron's classic 1948 formula inside a rare 2008 black crystal Lalique flacon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, bergamot, and rosewood, creating a vintage soapy aura that immediately signals classic French perfumery. As the scent settles on skin…

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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 …

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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 Noel or Wind Song?

L'Air du Temps Noel takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps Noel is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Noel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps Noel or Wind Song?

L'Air du Temps Noel lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Noel 69/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps Noel or Wind Song?

Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps Noel 61/100, Wind Song 59/100 for sillage.

Do L'Air du Temps Noel and Wind Song smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is L'Air du Temps Noel or Wind Song better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps Noel and Wind Song?

L'Air du Temps Noel has top notes of Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Rosemary and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Spices 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.