Aleksandr vs Croatian Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AleksandrChoose it for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Croatian IrisChoose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aleksandr2/4
Croatian Iris2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Croatian Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Croatian Iris
- Value for money
- Aleksandr
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aleksandr
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AleksandrArquisteCroatian IrisJinx SmellsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCroatian Iris
SillageCroatian Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAleksandrBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
smoky77%
fresh69%
woody61%
iris100%
earthy88%
powdery77%
lactonic65%
violet53%
woody42%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliVodkaAldehydesBirch Leaf
Heart
Violet LeavesRussian LeatherOrrisCognac
Base
Balsam FirBirch TarOakmossNatural Musk
Top
SpicesBlack CurrantBergamotNeroli
Heart
ButterIrisOrrisTobaccoVioletPeach
Base
OakmossWhite OudMysore SandalwoodAmbergrisCivetHyraxNatural Musk
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orris, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,466
PerfumerArthur Burnham, Arthur Clay Emrick
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAleksandrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Aleksandr opens with a sharp flash of chilled vodka, crisp aldehydes, and green birch leaf that cuts cleanly through cold winter air. Within twenty minutes, the icy top notes step back to reveal a dry heart of violet leaves, powdery orris, and polished Russian leather. Crisp balsam fir and smoky birch tar anc…
Reviews →Croatian Iris by Jinx Smells is a rich, tactile floral chypre centered on authentic, dense orris root. It starts with a tangy burst of black currant, sparkling bergamot, and warm spices before revealing its showstopper center: thick, creamy butter and powdery violet blended with velvety peach and dried tobacco leaf. A…
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, Aleksandr or Croatian Iris?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aleksandr is rated 4.02/5 from 210 votes; Croatian Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aleksandr for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Croatian Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aleksandr or Croatian Iris?
Croatian Iris lasts longest (Croatian Iris 75/100, Aleksandr 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aleksandr or Croatian Iris?
Croatian Iris projects furthest (Croatian Iris 63/100, Aleksandr 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aleksandr and Croatian Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orris, Oakmoss and Natural Musk.
Is Aleksandr or Croatian Iris better for summer or winter?
Croatian Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aleksandr and Croatian Iris?
Aleksandr has top notes of Neroli, Vodka, Aldehydes and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Russian Leather, Orris and Cognac, a base of Balsam Fir, Birch Tar, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. Croatian Iris has top notes of Spices, Black Currant, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Butter, Iris, Orris and Tobacco, a base of Oakmoss, White Oud, Mysore Sandalwood and Ambergris.
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