Fragrance comparison

Scoundrel vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 601 ratings analysed

6 wins

Scoundrel

Revlon

4.0767 votes

Rank #10,233 AromaticFloral

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories.

Scoundrel
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Scoundrel6/7

Aire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScoundrelRevlon

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerScoundrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value42

Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot 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

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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, Scoundrel or Aire?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Aire?

Scoundrel lasts longest (Scoundrel 75/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Aire?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scoundrel and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Scoundrel or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Aire?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. 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.