Fragrance comparison

Betrothal vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

2 wins

Betrothal

Grossmith

4.37114 votes

Rank #8,437 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #54,858 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrothal takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Betrothal2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrothalGrossmith

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

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

60%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

114 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageBetrothal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Citruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

HeliotropeYlang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

CivettaVetiverVanille

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Betrothal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,437

PerfumerMélanie Carestia

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#54,858

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBetrothalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrothal by Grossmith centers on a balance between bright citrus, traditional florals, and a soft, vintage base. It opens with an unmistakable splash of citruses that quickly yields to a bouquet of heliotrope, rose, African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The overall impression is powdery and clean, reminisc…

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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, Betrothal or Iris von Arnim?

Betrothal takes 2 of 3 categories. Betrothal is rated 4.37/5 from 114 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Betrothal for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Betrothal or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Betrothal 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrothal or Iris von Arnim?

Betrothal projects furthest (Betrothal 64/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrothal and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Betrothal or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Betrothal suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrothal and Iris von Arnim?

Betrothal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and African Orange Flower, a base of Civetta, Vetiver 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.