V.O. Version Originale vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V.O. Version Originale takes 6 of 7 categories.
V.O. Version OriginaleChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
V.O. Version Originale6/7
Aire1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- V.O. Version Originale
- Community sentiment
- V.O. Version Originale
- Longevity
- V.O. Version Originale
- Sillage & projection
- V.O. Version Originale
- Value for money
- V.O. Version Originale
- Versatility
- V.O. Version Originale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc SinanAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV.O. Version Originale
SillageV.O. Version Originale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV.O. Version OriginaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine
Heart
JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley 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 seasonSpring52
Summer24
Fall76
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#8,878
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotV.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…
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, V.O. Version Originale or Aire?
V.O. Version Originale takes 6 of 7 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy 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, V.O. Version Originale or Aire?
V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Aire?
V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do V.O. Version Originale and Aire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is V.O. Version Originale or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Aire?
V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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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