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Norell vs Aire

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

Updated 920 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Norell takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Norell

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Norell7/7
Aire0/7
Ratings & consensus
Norell
Community sentiment
Norell
Longevity
Norell
Sillage & projection
Norell
Value for money
Norell
Versatility
Norell
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Norell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NorellNorell
AireLoewe
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 386 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerNorellRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
41%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

386 votes

25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNorellMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityNorell

SillageNorell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value42
Category winnerNorellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
green92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
yellow floral69%
woody61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NarcissusGalbanumHiacynthLavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationArum LilyCorianderRoseMimosaIrisGardeniaYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverMyrrhMuskAmberCedarSandalwoodVanilla
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring79
Summer55
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night77
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNorellMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,972

PerfumerJosephine Catapano

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerNorellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Norell by Norell, composed by Josephine Catapano in 1968, opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter galbanum and hyacinth. Lemon and bergamot provide a bright citrus flash, but green resin dominates the immediate atmosphere. As the sharp top notes soften, a complex heart of clove-spiced carnation, narcissus, ylang-yla…

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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, Norell or Aire?

Norell takes 7 of 7 categories. Norell is rated 4.17/5 from 386 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Norell for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Norell or Aire?

Norell lasts longest (Norell 76/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Norell or Aire?

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

Do Norell and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.

Is Norell or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Norell and Aire?

Norell has top notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hiacynth and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Arum Lily, Coriander and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Myrrh 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.

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