Fragrance comparison

La Collection du Joaillier vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6,563 ratings analysed

La Collection du Joaillier

Boucheron

4.3315 votes

Rank #34,198 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #2,850 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps takes 3 of 5 categories.

La Collection du Joaillier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

La Collection du Joaillier2/5

L'Air du Temps3/5

Ratings & consensus: La Collection du Joaillier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: La Collection du Joaillier
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Collection du JoaillierBoucheron

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Collection du JoaillierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageLa Collection du Joaillier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodYlang-YlangJasmineIrisTonka BeanVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,850

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakmoss and earthy vetiver form the backbone of this 2008 release. Dark ylang-ylang and jasmine float over a resinous base of benzoin and tonka bean, giving the aromatic fougere structure a heavy, golden warmth. It projects best in crisp autumn weather and cool evenings. The dry down turns powdery as iris and sandalwo…

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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Collection du Joaillier or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps takes 3 of 5 categories. La Collection du Joaillier is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose La Collection du Joaillier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Collection du Joaillier or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, La Collection du Joaillier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Collection du Joaillier or L'Air du Temps?

La Collection du Joaillier projects furthest (La Collection du Joaillier 72/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Collection du Joaillier and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is La Collection du Joaillier or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

La Collection du Joaillier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Collection du Joaillier and L'Air du Temps?

La Collection du Joaillier features Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.