Fragrance comparison

La Collection du Joaillier vs L'Air du Temps by Starck

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

La Collection du Joaillier

Boucheron

4.3315 votes

Rank #34,198 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #16,921 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Starck 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 by Starck
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Collection du Joaillier2/5

L'Air du Temps by Starck3/5

Ratings & consensus: La Collection du Joaillier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Sillage & projection: La Collection du Joaillier
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Versatility: Not scored
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

La Collection du JoaillierBoucheron

L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Starck

SillageLa Collection du Joaillier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

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

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

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,921

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckHigher 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…

Reviews →

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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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 by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck takes 3 of 5 categories. La Collection du Joaillier is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 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 by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100, La Collection du Joaillier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: La Collection du Joaillier 72/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.

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

La Collection du Joaillier suits evening wear; L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

La Collection du Joaillier features Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. 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.