Fragrance comparison

Mark Birley vs Aire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 674 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,472 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mark Birley4/7

Aire2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark BirleyMark Birley

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerMark BirleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMark BirleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMark BirleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#8,472

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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, Mark Birley or Aire?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories. Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mark Birley or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark Birley or Aire?

Projection is very close: Mark Birley 54/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Mark Birley and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Mark Birley or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark Birley and Aire?

Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood 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.