Fragrance comparison

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 556 ratings analysed

3 wins

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Maderas de Oriente

4.5522 votes

Rank #20,761 WoodyCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract takes 3 of 5 categories.

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract3/5

Aire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Value for money: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
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

Maderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractMaderas de Oriente

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageMaderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

iris61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotCitruses

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmine

Base

CuminWoody NotesAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Iris and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract by Maderas de Oriente is a historical Spanish cologne dating back to 1918. Combining bright citrus, powdery iris, and a warm, spiced woody base, it offers a nostalgic journey into vintage European cosmetics. It is a dry and comforting fragrance best suited for casual day wear during …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract or Aire?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract takes 3 of 5 categories. Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract or Aire?

Projection is very close: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Iris and Carnation.

Is Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract or Aire better for summer or winter?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract and Aire?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Cumin, Woody 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.