Fragrance comparison

Charm Rose vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

Charm Rose

Thomas Sabo

3.23154 votes

Rank #18,708 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #57,954 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Charm Rose1/3

Iris von Arnim2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charm RoseThomas Sabo

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%

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

23%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageIris von Arnim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlueberryPeach BlossomClementine

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilleBrazilian RosewoodAmber

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall83

Winter44

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#57,954

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharm RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charm Rose opens with a sweet, fruity rose and settles into a softer mix of vanilla, tonka and woods. On some skin it reads charming and versatile, especially in cooler weather, but several wearers also found it harsh, watery or alcoholic, so this is one to sample before buying.

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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, Charm Rose or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories. Charm Rose is rated 3.23/5 from 154 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Charm Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm Rose or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Charm Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm Rose or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim projects furthest (Iris von Arnim 58/100, Charm Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm Rose and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

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

Is Charm Rose or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charm Rose and Iris von Arnim?

Charm Rose has top notes of Plum, Blueberry, Peach Blossom and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.