Reflection Man vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
Reflection ManChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Reflection Man5/7
Aire2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection Man
- Longevity
- Reflection Man
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection Man
- Value for money
- Aire
- Versatility
- Reflection Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Reflection ManAmouageAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
9,145 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerReflection ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection Man
SillageReflection Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,751
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Reflection Man or Aire?
Reflection Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Reflection Man or Aire?
Reflection Man lasts longest (Reflection Man 75/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflection Man or Aire?
Reflection Man projects furthest (Reflection Man 63/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reflection Man and Aire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Cedar.
Is Reflection Man or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reflection Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reflection Man and Aire?
Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver 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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