Fragrance comparison

Lemuria vs Aire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 543 ratings analysed

Lemuria

Grisiau

3.679 votes

Rank #59,144 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,472 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lemuria
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lemuria1/4

Aire3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Lemuria
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LemuriaGrisiau

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

44%Like

44%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLemuriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

earthy77%

smoky69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineVanilla

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseEarthy NotesAmberMuskVetiver

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanilla, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Lemuria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,144

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,472

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lemuria by Grisiau presents a rich mix of crisp citrus, tropical florals, and resinous earth. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a leafy green accord that feels like damp foliage. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a warmer heart where sweet ylang-ylang and clean jasmin…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, Lemuria or Aire?

Aire takes 3 of 4 categories. Lemuria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Lemuria for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lemuria or Aire?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, Lemuria 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lemuria or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Lemuria 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemuria and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanilla, Incense and Amber.

Is Lemuria or Aire better for summer or winter?

Lemuria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemuria and Aire?

Lemuria has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Earthy Notes, Amber and Musk. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.