Fragrance comparison

Spring Reign vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,807 ratings analysed

4 wins

Spring Reign

Katy Perry

3.90259 votes

Rank #29,277 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,102 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spring Reign takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Spring Reign4/7

L'Air du Temps3/7

Ratings & consensus: Spring Reign
Community sentiment: Spring Reign
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps
Value for money: Spring Reign
Versatility: Spring Reign
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

Spring ReignKaty Perry

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 53%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerSpring ReignRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerSpring ReignMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageL'Air du Temps

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSpring ReignBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink FreesiaBlack Currant BlossomViolet

Heart

May RoseGardeniaArtemisia

Base

CedarCashmeranBenzoin

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Gardenia and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSpring ReignMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,102

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spring Reign opens with a bright pop of violet and fresh pink freesia, creating a lively floral start that feels like a crisp April morning. As the scent settles on the skin, the initial green crispness relaxes into a soft, slightly powdery heart of May rose and clean gardenia. A base of dry cedar and warm benzoin kee…

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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, Spring Reign or L'Air du Temps?

Spring Reign takes 4 of 7 categories. Spring Reign is rated 3.90/5 from 259 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Spring Reign for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Spring Reign or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Spring Reign 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring Reign or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps projects furthest (L'Air du Temps 59/100, Spring Reign 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring Reign and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Gardenia and Benzoin.

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

For summer, Spring Reign is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

Spring Reign has top notes of Pink Freesia, Black Currant Blossom and Violet, heart notes of May Rose, Gardenia and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Benzoin. 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.