Fragrance comparison

Erborista vs Iron

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Erborista

Chapel Factory

4.0026 votes

Rank #54,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Iron

Intelligent

4.001 votes

Rank #23,506 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Erborista
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iron
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Erborista1/4

Iron3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iron
Sillage & projection: Iron
Value for money: Erborista
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErboristaChapel Factory

IronIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIron

SillageIron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerErboristaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotMugwort

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryLavenderIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedarAmber

Top

RosemarySicilian LemonSea NotesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaSage

Base

Pine needlesBalsam FirPatchouliIncenseAmber

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Incense. Durations are only published for Erborista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erborista by Chapel Factory smells like stepping into a sunlit monastery herb garden tucked behind stone walls. The opening hits with crisp bergamot and crushed sage, spiked by the bitter green edge of mugwort. Within twenty minutes, clean rosemary and dry lavender take over the heart, softened by a faint dusting of c…

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Iron by Intelligent is a crisp, aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a blend of rosemary, Sicilian lemon, and sea notes. Launched in 2023, it provides a clean, invigorating profile ideal for daily wear in temperate to warm weather. This scent feels straightforward and professional, making it a reliable option for o…

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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, Erborista or Iron?

Iron takes 3 of 4 categories. Erborista is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Iron is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Erborista for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iron for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erborista or Iron?

Iron lasts longest (Iron 60/100, Erborista 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erborista or Iron?

Iron projects furthest (Iron 50/100, Erborista 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erborista and Iron smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Incense.

Is Erborista or Iron better for summer or winter?

Erborista suits daytime wear; Iron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erborista and Iron?

Erborista has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mugwort, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender and Iris, a base of Incense, Cedar and Amber. Iron has top notes of Rosemary, Sicilian Lemon, Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia and Sage, a base of Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Patchouli and Incense.