Wind Song vs L'Air du Temps
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories.
Wind SongChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Wind Song4/7
L'Air du Temps2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Wind Song
- Community sentiment
- Wind Song
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Wind Song
- Versatility
- Wind Song
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Wind SongPrince MatchabelliL'Air du TempsNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerWind SongRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
647 votes
29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
Category winnerWind SongMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind SongBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both warm spicy, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Carnation and Cloves. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews194
Overall rank#3,038
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWind 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 …
Reviews →L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
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, Wind Song or L'Air du Temps?
Wind Song takes 4 of 7 categories. Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Wind Song or L'Air du Temps?
L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wind Song or L'Air du Temps?
Projection is very close: Wind Song 59/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100 for sillage.
Do Wind Song and L'Air du Temps smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Carnation and Cloves.
Is Wind Song or L'Air du Temps 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 L'Air du Temps?
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. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.
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