Fragrance comparison

1912 vs Iris Soul

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

1912

Aromas de Salazar

4.605 votes

Rank #43,820 AmberPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Soul

G Parfums

3.003 votes

Rank #66,627 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1912
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Iris Soul
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19123/4

Iris Soul1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1912
Sillage & projection: 1912
Value for money: Iris Soul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1912

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1912Aromas de Salazar

Iris SoulG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity1912

Sillage1912

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIris SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

musky90%

violet80%

amber70%

citrus60%

iris50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonBergamotJasmine

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris

Base

Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood

Notes

MuskHeliotropeAmberIrisLemonVioletJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet. Durations are only published for Iris Soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,820

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,627

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1912Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…

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Iris Soul by G Parfums approaches the classic orris theme with a crisp, modern sensibility. It opens with an immediate tart flick of yellow lemon that cuts cleanly through an initial splash of carrier alcohol. Within minutes, the scent pivots into a cool, velvety core of powdery iris root, pastel violet, and almond-ti…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1912 or Iris Soul?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1912 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Iris Soul is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1912 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Iris Soul for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1912 or Iris Soul?

1912 lasts longest (1912 93/100, Iris Soul 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1912 or Iris Soul?

1912 projects furthest (1912 75/100, Iris Soul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1912 and Iris Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet.

Is 1912 or Iris Soul better for summer or winter?

1912 suits day or night wear; Iris Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1912 and Iris Soul?

1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax. Iris Soul features Musk, Heliotrope, Amber, Iris and Lemon.