Fragrance comparison

916 vs White Irissime

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

916

Borbonese

3.005 votes

Rank #71,183 Soft SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

White Irissime

Jacques Fath

3.48115 votes

Rank #18,962 PowderyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Irissime takes 4 of 4 categories.

916
Choose it for a soft spicy and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Irissime
Choose it for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

9160/4

White Irissime4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

916Borbonese

White IrissimeJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.48/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

16%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhite Irissime

SillageWhite Irissime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerWhite IrissimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

violet61%

powdery100%

fresh92%

floral84%

fruity77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGingerBergamot

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

AmbroxanSandalwood

Top

PearRaspberryBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

PeonyIrisVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskCedarAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Iris and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer88

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,962

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerWhite IrissimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Borbonese 916 is a soft spicy iris scent with a bright ginger and bergamot opening, then a powdery floral heart of iris, peony, and rose. The drydown looks clean and modern rather than heavy, with ambroxan and sandalwood giving it a musky woody base. It may suit someone who likes polished, contemporary florals with a …

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White Irissime by Jacques Fath opens with a crisp, fruity blend of pear and raspberry before settling into a soft, powdery floral heart of iris and violet. This feminine scent finds its grounding in a smooth sandalwood and musk base, making it a reliable choice for everyday wear during the mild days of spring and summ…

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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, 916 or White Irissime?

White Irissime takes 4 of 4 categories. 916 is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; White Irissime is rated 3.48/5 from 115 votes. Choose 916 for a soft spicy and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Irissime for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 916 or White Irissime?

White Irissime lasts longest (White Irissime 63/100, 916 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 916 or White Irissime?

White Irissime projects furthest (White Irissime 59/100, 916 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 916 and White Irissime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Iris and Peony.

Is 916 or White Irissime better for summer or winter?

916 suits daytime wear; White Irissime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 916 and White Irissime?

916 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Ambroxan and Sandalwood. White Irissime has top notes of Pear, Raspberry, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Iris, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.