Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Air de Fio No 5

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,446 ratings analysed

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Air de Fio No 5

Pupa

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,075 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Air de Fio No 5
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir1/2

Air de Fio No 51/2

Ratings & consensus: Air de Fio No 5
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Air de Fio No 5Pupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 10%Want 77%

Category winnerAir de Fio No 5Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

floral53%

white floral42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

ClementineRed BerriesMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

NectarineJasmineFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#46,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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Air de Fio No 5 by Pupa smells like cracking open cold citrus fruit on a sunny morning. The first spray delivers a tart burst of Amalfi lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy clementine. It wakes you up immediately. A splash of sweet red berries quickly smooths the initial sour sting before plush nectarine and light …

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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, Nina L'Elixir or Air de Fio No 5?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Air de Fio No 5 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Air de Fio No 5 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Air de Fio No 5 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Air de Fio No 5 better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Air de Fio No 5?

Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. Air de Fio No 5 has top notes of Clementine, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Nectarine, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk.