Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #54,858 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 3 of 3 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night 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.

First Gentleman0/3

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

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageIris von Arnim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

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

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,858

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher 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 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, First Gentleman or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim takes 3 of 3 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night 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, First Gentleman or Iris von Arnim?

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

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Iris von Arnim?

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

Do First Gentleman and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Heliotrope.

Is First Gentleman or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Iris von Arnim?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. 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.