Fragrance comparison

Wind Song vs Aire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

7 wins

Wind Song

Prince Matchabelli

3.72647 votes

Rank #4,768 AromaticWarm Spicy

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,650 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Song takes 7 of 7 categories.

Wind Song
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Wind Song7/7

Aire0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind SongPrince Matchabelli

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerWind SongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

647 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerWind SongMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWind Song

SillageWind Song

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value42

Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerWind SongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …

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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, Wind Song or Aire?

Wind Song takes 7 of 7 categories. Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Wind Song or Aire?

They last about the same: Wind Song 63/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Wind Song or Aire?

Wind Song projects furthest (Wind Song 59/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Song and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root.

Is Wind Song or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Song and Aire?

Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.