Fragrance comparison

Prophecy vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,595 ratings analysed

5 wins

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,038 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prophecy takes 5 of 7 categories.

Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Prophecy5/7

L'Air du Temps2/7

Ratings & consensus: Prophecy
Community sentiment: Prophecy
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: Prophecy
Value for money: Prophecy
Versatility: Prophecy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerProphecyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageProphecy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,038

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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, Prophecy or L'Air du Temps?

Prophecy takes 5 of 7 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Prophecy or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prophecy or L'Air du Temps?

Projection is very close: Prophecy 60/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100 for sillage.

Do Prophecy and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Prophecy or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prophecy and L'Air du Temps?

Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.