Fragrance comparison

Betwixt and Between Extrait vs Irth

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

4 wins

Betwixt and Between Extrait

Anka Kuş Parfüm

4.3598 votes

Rank #5,019 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,498 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories.

Betwixt and Between Extrait
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Betwixt and Between Extrait4/7

Irth3/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Sillage & projection: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Value for money: Irth
Versatility: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betwixt and Between Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Betwixt and Between ExtraitAnka Kuş Parfüm

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBetwixt and Between Extrait

SillageBetwixt and Between Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody91%

smoky83%

musky74%

amber65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, rose and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Damask RoseSmokeMuskAmber

Base

Cashmere MuskWoodsy NotesLeather

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Amber and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex60

Women19

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#6,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betwixt and Between Extrait opens with a sharp burst of fresh rose coupled with a cooling, slightly mentholic undertone. As the top notes quiet down, dense smoke and Damask rose emerge, wrapped in heavy musk and warm amber. The base sits on dark leather, cashmere musk, and dry woodsy notes, giving the composition a sh…

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Irth?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories. Betwixt and Between Extrait is rated 4.35/5 from 98 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Betwixt and Between Extrait for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Irth?

Betwixt and Between Extrait lasts longest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 83/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Irth?

Betwixt and Between Extrait projects furthest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 72/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betwixt and Between Extrait and Irth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and musky accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Amber and Leather.

Is Betwixt and Between Extrait or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betwixt and Between Extrait and Irth?

Betwixt and Between Extrait has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Damask Rose, Smoke, Musk and Amber, a base of Cashmere Musk, Woodsy Notes and Leather. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.