Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Iris 39

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,334 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #65,685 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iris 39

Le Labo

3.861,333 votes

Rank #1,627 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Iris 39
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Gentleman1/5

Iris 394/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris 39
Sillage & projection: Iris 39
Value for money: First Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Iris 39
Fragranxe ranking: Iris 39

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Iris 39Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,333 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIris 39

SillageIris 39

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerIris 39Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer52

Fall80

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men6

Unisex49

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,627

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews176

Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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Iris 39 by Le Labo strips away the sweet cosmetic powder often found in floral scents, focusing instead on the raw, vegetal root of the flower. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2006, the fragrance opens with an unexpected bite of fresh lime and pungent ginger. That brisk citrus quickly gives way to a heart of rooty…

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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, First Gentleman or Iris 39?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Iris 39?

Iris 39 lasts longest (Iris 39 75/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Iris 39?

Iris 39 projects furthest (Iris 39 67/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and Iris 39 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom.

Is First Gentleman or Iris 39 better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Iris 39 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Iris 39?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet.