Fragrance comparison

Stefan vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 535 ratings analysed

Stefan

Scents and Style

1.001 votes

Rank #77,275 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,870 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 3 categories.

Stefan
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Stefan0/3

Aire3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StefanScents and Style

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesTangerineLavenderCyclamen

Heart

NutmegGaiac Wood

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,275

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,870

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stefan by Scents and Style opens with a splash of water and bright tangerine. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver. This citrus aromatic fragrance, released in 2023, keeps a low profile. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want something clean. It stays close to the skin, making it a safe …

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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, Stefan or Aire?

Aire takes 3 of 3 categories. Stefan is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Stefan for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Stefan or Aire?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Stefan 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stefan or Aire?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Stefan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stefan and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Stefan or Aire better for summer or winter?

Stefan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stefan and Aire?

Stefan has top notes of Water Notes, Tangerine, Lavender and Cyclamen, heart notes of Nutmeg and Gaiac Wood, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. 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.