Wind Song vs L'Air du Temps Noel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
72%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Air du Temps Noel takes 4 of 7 categories.
Wind SongChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps NoelChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wind Song3/7
L'Air du Temps Noel4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Air du Temps Noel
- Community sentiment
- L'Air du Temps Noel
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps Noel
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps Noel
- 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 MatchabelliL'Air du Temps NoelNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
4.04/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%
Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
647 votes
30%Love
56%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps Noel
SillageL'Air du Temps Noel
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%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
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
RoseCarnationBergamotPeachNeroliBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
JasmineVioletRosemaryOrris RootYlang-YlangGardeniaClovesOrchid
Base
MuskVetiverSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossCedar
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
Spring50
Summer42
Fall75
Winter100
Day83
Night100
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#21,949
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerWind SongHigher 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 Noel by Nina Ricci puts Francis Fabron's classic 1948 formula inside a rare 2008 black crystal Lalique flacon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, bergamot, and rosewood, creating a vintage soapy aura that immediately signals classic French perfumery. As the scent settles on skin…
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 Noel?
L'Air du Temps Noel takes 4 of 7 categories. Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes; L'Air du Temps Noel is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Noel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Wind Song or L'Air du Temps Noel?
L'Air du Temps Noel lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Noel 69/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wind Song or L'Air du Temps Noel?
Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps Noel 61/100, Wind Song 59/100 for sillage.
Do Wind Song and L'Air du Temps Noel smell similar?
Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Carnation and Cloves.
Is Wind Song or L'Air du Temps Noel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps Noel is the stronger pick. Wind Song suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps Noel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wind Song and L'Air du Temps Noel?
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 Noel has top notes of Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Rosemary and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Spices and Iris.
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