Fragrance comparison

Black Iris & Peony vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Iris & Peony

Sanctuary Spa

3.9314 votes

Rank #43,154 IrisFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%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?

Black Iris & Peony takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Black Iris & Peony2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Iris & PeonySanctuary Spa

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 53%

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

7%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageBlack Iris & Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

floral92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

earthy61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamot

Heart

IrisPeonyJasmine

Base

VetiverVanille

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,574

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Iris & PeonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sanctuary Spa Black Iris & Peony opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and yellow ylang-ylang before settling into a deep floral heart. The powdery iris takes center stage alongside soft peony and narcotic jasmine. As the initial brightness fades on skin, an earthy vetiver and sweet vanilla foundation emerges in the dr…

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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, Black Iris & Peony or Iris von Arnim?

Black Iris & Peony takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Iris & Peony is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Iris & Peony for a iris and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Iris & Peony or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Black Iris & Peony 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Iris & Peony or Iris von Arnim?

Black Iris & Peony projects furthest (Black Iris & Peony 67/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Iris & Peony and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Black Iris & Peony or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Black Iris & Peony suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Iris & Peony and Iris von Arnim?

Black Iris & Peony has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Jasmine, a base of 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.