Fragrance comparison

Felicity vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Felicity

Pure Sense

2.717 votes

Rank #62,745 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #51,462 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Felicity0/3

Iris von Arnim3/3

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: Iris von Arnim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FelicityPure Sense

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

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

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ 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

almond100%

fruity86%

cherry72%

powdery58%

vanilla44%

sweet30%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Coca-ColaLimeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CherryYlang-YlangRhubarb

Base6-8 hrs

AmarettoHeliotropecannabis

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Felicity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,745

PerfumerAnastasia Vislobokova

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,462

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Sense Felicity opens with an unmistakable splash of effervescent Coca-Cola, tart lime juice, and green tarragon. You get a rapid alcohol flash, followed immediately by fizzy soda sweetness. Then, juicy cherry and tangy rhubarb step forward, wrapped in a creamy touch of ylang-ylang. The core smells like a chilled …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Felicity or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim takes 3 of 3 categories. Felicity is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Felicity for a almond and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Felicity or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Felicity 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Felicity or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim projects furthest (Iris von Arnim 58/100, Felicity 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Felicity and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope.

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

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

What are the notes in Felicity and Iris von Arnim?

Felicity has top notes of Coca-Cola, Lime and Tarragon, heart notes of Cherry, Ylang-Ylang and Rhubarb, a base of Amaretto, Heliotrope and cannabis. 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.