Fragrance comparison

Terra vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 771 ratings analysed

7 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,882 CitrusPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,862 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories.

Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Terra7/7

Aire0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TerraByblos

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Cyclamen 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

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#8,862

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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, Terra or Aire?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories. Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Terra or Aire?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra or Aire?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 61/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Rose.

Is Terra or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Terra and Aire?

Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.