Fragrance comparison

511 vs Ibisco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

511

IKON

4.007 votes

Rank #42,605 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ibisco

L'Erbolario

3.97153 votes

Rank #11,719 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibisco takes 4 of 4 categories.

511
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ibisco
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

5110/4

Ibisco4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

511IKON

IbiscoL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

3.97/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIbisco

SillageIbisco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIbiscoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

iris86%

earthy72%

soft spicy58%

woody44%

fruity30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotCardamomElemi resin

Heart

OrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

Top

Elemi resinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom

Heart

Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrrisJasmineRose

Base

AmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Elemi resin, Orris and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring54

Summer45

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIbiscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKON 511 wears as a powdery, woody iris scent with a noticeably earthy edge. The opening can read like freshly grated carrot and cardamom, then settles into soft orris, sandalwood and dry amber. It suits someone who likes quiet, textured fragrances more than loud projection. Expect an intimate, skin-close style rathe…

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L'Erbolario Ibisco opens with a sharp burst of elemi resin, zesty lemon, and crushed coriander seeds. As the bright citrus top recedes, yellow ylang-ylang and creamy orris soften the aromatic edge, merging with warm amber and patchouli in the base. It feels dry and resinous rather than lush or tropical, offering a war…

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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, 511 or Ibisco?

Ibisco takes 4 of 4 categories. 511 is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Ibisco is rated 3.97/5 from 153 votes. Choose 511 for a powdery and iris character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ibisco for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 511 or Ibisco?

Ibisco lasts longest (Ibisco 63/100, 511 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 511 or Ibisco?

Ibisco projects furthest (Ibisco 58/100, 511 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 511 and Ibisco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Elemi resin, Orris and Jasmine.

Is 511 or Ibisco better for summer or winter?

511 suits evening wear; Ibisco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 511 and Ibisco?

511 has top notes of Carrot, Cardamom and Elemi resin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Ibisco has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus, Vanilla and Orris, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.