Megara vs L'Air du Temps
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
MegaraChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Megara2/5
L'Air du Temps2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Megara
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Megara
- 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
MegaraLe GalionL'Air du TempsNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerMegaraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMegara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
green77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesBergamotPeachRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoneyOrchidOrris
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmbergris
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Megara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#3,053
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMegara by Le Galion is a vintage floral perfume launched in 1978. It opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, bitter-edged bergamot, and spring-like hyacinth, softened slightly by subtle hints of peach and raspberry. As the opening sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lily-of-the-valley takes…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Megara or L'Air du Temps?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Megara is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Megara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Megara or L'Air du Temps?
They last about the same: Megara 66/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Megara or L'Air du Temps?
Megara projects furthest (Megara 63/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Megara and L'Air du Temps smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine.
Is Megara or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?
Megara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Megara and L'Air du Temps?
Megara has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.
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