Fragrance comparison

Paradise Lys vs Aire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 691 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,650 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise Lys takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradise Lys4/7

Aire3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerParadise LysRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerParadise LysMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value42

Category winnerParadise LysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadise LysMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…

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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, Paradise Lys or Aire?

Paradise Lys takes 4 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise Lys and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Paradise Lys or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Aire?

Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood 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.