Fragrance comparison

No1 Iris vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

5 wins

No1 Iris

Prada

4.4652 votes

Rank #32,867 WoodyIris

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No1 Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

No1 Iris
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

No1 Iris5/7

Aire2/7

Ratings & consensus: No1 Iris
Community sentiment: No1 Iris
Longevity: No1 Iris
Sillage & projection: No1 Iris
Value for money: Aire
Versatility: No1 Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No1 IrisPrada

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNo1 IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo1 Iris

SillageNo1 Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesIris, Vetiver, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer21

Fall50

Winter29

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo1 IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…

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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, No1 Iris or Aire?

No1 Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No1 Iris or Aire?

No1 Iris lasts longest (No1 Iris 70/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No1 Iris or Aire?

No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No1 Iris and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is No1 Iris or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, No1 Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, No1 Iris is the stronger pick. No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No1 Iris and Aire?

No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense. 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.