Fragrance comparison

Asphalt Flower vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Asphalt Flower

MAC

4.4030 votes

Rank #20,980 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #58,574 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asphalt Flower takes 2 of 3 categories.

Asphalt Flower
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Asphalt Flower2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris von Arnim
Sillage & projection: Asphalt Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asphalt Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asphalt FlowerMAC

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageAsphalt Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

iris61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletYlang-Ylang

Heart

IrisHeliotrope

Base

IncenseOlibanumPatchouliVanille

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Iris, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,980

PerfumerCalice Becker, Irina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#58,574

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsphalt FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Asphalt Flower opens with a sudden rush of sweet ylang-ylang and powdery violet that instantly feels cool and damp. Within minutes, hazy iris and heliotrope add a thick, chalky texture on skin before heavy base resins take control. Dark olibanum, frankincense smoke, and earthy patchouli mix with a touch of vanilla…

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Iris von Arnim opens with a sharp burst of hyacinth, green tarragon, and bittersweet marigold before settling into powdery iris and warm sandalwood. Created by perfumer Kim Weisswange to match the feel of luxury cashmere, this floral scent builds a soft, golden warmth around ylang-ylang, benzoin, and vanilla. It fits …

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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, Asphalt Flower or Iris von Arnim?

Asphalt Flower takes 2 of 3 categories. Asphalt Flower is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Asphalt Flower for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asphalt Flower or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Asphalt Flower 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asphalt Flower or Iris von Arnim?

Asphalt Flower projects furthest (Asphalt Flower 63/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asphalt Flower and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Asphalt Flower or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Asphalt Flower suits evening wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asphalt Flower and Iris von Arnim?

Asphalt Flower has top notes of Violet and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris and Heliotrope, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Patchouli and Vanille. Iris von Arnim has top notes of Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanille and Vetiver.