The Lover vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aire takes 4 of 7 categories.
The LoverChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Lover3/7
Aire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aire
- Community sentiment
- The Lover
- Longevity
- Aire
- Sillage & projection
- Aire
- Value for money
- The Lover
- Versatility
- The Lover
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The LoverWe PinkAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerThe LoverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAire
SillageAire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe LoverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus90%
fresh80%
floral70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall83
Winter58
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe LoverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,939
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,868
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lover opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, immediately cut by the sharp bite of black pepper. As the initial citrus fizz settles on the skin, a soft peach note emerges, blending into a light floral heart of freesia and lily of the valley. It is a clean, fruity floral that feels tailored for war…
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, The Lover or Aire?
Aire takes 4 of 7 categories. The Lover is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose The Lover for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Lover or Aire?
Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, The Lover 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Lover or Aire?
Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, The Lover 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lover and Aire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.
Is The Lover or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Lover is the stronger pick. For winter, The Lover is the stronger pick. The Lover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lover and Aire?
The Lover has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. 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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