Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Aire

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 567 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,124 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mysteriously No 14/7

Aire3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: Mysteriously No 1
Longevity: Mysteriously No 1
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMysteriously No 1

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Sicilian Bergamot, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,124

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or Aire?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Aire?

Mysteriously No 1 lasts longest (Mysteriously No 1 67/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Sicilian Bergamot, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Aire?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.