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Parure vs Aire

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

Updated 1,051 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parure takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Parure

    Choose it for a green and earthy 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.

Parure6/7
Aire0/7
Ratings & consensus
Parure
Community sentiment
Parure
Longevity
Parure
Sillage & projection
Parure
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Parure
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Parure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ParureGuerlain
AireLoewe
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

517 votes

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

534 votes

Category winnerParureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityParure

SillageParure

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Rose. Durations are only published for Parure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex38
Women59
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerParureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…

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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, Parure or Aire?

Parure takes 6 of 7 categories. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy 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, Parure or Aire?

Parure lasts longest (Parure 69/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parure or Aire?

Parure projects furthest (Parure 64/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parure and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Rose.

Is Parure or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parure and Aire?

Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli. 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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