Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum bottle Flower in the Air
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2013 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Le Parfum bottle Le

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum
Flower in the Air is a beautifully simplistic modern rose, though its shy projection polarises opinion. Some find it a fresh, elegant departure from the original, while others bemoan its lack of depth and fleeting presence. If you're after a delicate floral, this might be your jam.
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Our Verdict - Le Parfum
A bittersweet symphony for many, Max Mara Le Parfum is a cult classic that continues to haunt its fans who desperately wish for its return. It's subtle yet distinctive - a true clean girl aesthetic scent, with its understated spice and luxurious musky florality.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 36% 33%
Fruity 20% 10%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 25% 22%
Warm 9% 21%
Woody 1% 3%
Earthy 0% 1%
Animalic 27% 27%
Fresh 11% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Flower in the Air EdP
Le Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 37% vs 41%
Only in Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 63%
Only in Le Parfum
Nutmeg 37% Plum 22%
Shared Notes
Rose 44% vs 19%
Gardenia 26% vs 20%
Only in Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum
Magnolia 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum Le Parfum
100%
Rose
52%
67%
Musky
100%
72%
Sweet
83%
82%
Floral
76%
79%
Fruity
60%
White Floral
79%
45%
Powdery
77%
46%
Soft Spicy
75%
Woody
71%
47%
Citrus
44%
Lactonic
Rose shared
100%
52%
Musky shared
67%
100%
Sweet shared
72%
83%
Floral shared
82%
76%
79%
White Floral shared
60%
79%
Powdery shared
45%
77%
Soft Spicy shared
46%
75%
71%
47%
44%

Performance

Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum Le Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, delicate floral and fruity notes make it highly appropriate for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to overpower. While some users note its suitability for formal garden events, its generally soft sillage and moderate longevity limit its impact for a fully formal setting.

Le Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, soft character make it excellent for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The warm, musky floral nature makes it versatile enough for casual and date settings, though some found it too 'silent' for a bold statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
93%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Sweet, White Floral accords and Rose, Gardenia notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Flower in the Air Eau de Parfum
Le Parfum
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