Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Iris Soul

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #46,979 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Soul

G Parfums

3.003 votes

Rank #66,627 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Iris Soul
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2

Iris Soul1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Iris SoulG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIris Soul

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

musky90%

violet80%

amber70%

citrus60%

iris50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

Notes

MuskHeliotropeAmberIrisLemonVioletJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Heliotrope, Jasmine 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

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#46,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,627

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexandria AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or Iris Soul?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Iris Soul is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Iris Soul for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Iris Soul?

Iris Soul lasts longest (Iris Soul 80/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Iris Soul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Iris Soul better for summer or winter?

Iris Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Iris Soul?

Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Iris Soul features Musk, Heliotrope, Amber, Iris and Lemon.