Fragrance comparison

Fleur Orpheline vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fleur Orpheline

Élixir Privé

4.508 votes

Rank #46,709 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #58,098 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Orpheline takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Fleur Orpheline2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur OrphelineÉlixir Privé

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageFleur Orpheline

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

citrus100%

floral92%

amber84%

rose77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart

Violet LeafMagnoliaIrisVanilla

Base

Rock roseBenzoinWhite MuskVetiver

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Iris, Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,709

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,098

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur OrphelineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur Orpheline by Élixir Privé is a bright floral perfume that opens with a splash of crisp yellow mandarin, tart bergamot, and herbal lavender. As the initial citrus settles, a smooth heart of green violet leaf, creamy magnolia petals, powdery iris, and warm vanilla takes center stage on skin. The dry-down settles i…

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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, Fleur Orpheline or Iris von Arnim?

Fleur Orpheline takes 2 of 3 categories. Fleur Orpheline is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fleur Orpheline for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur Orpheline or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Fleur Orpheline 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur Orpheline or Iris von Arnim?

Fleur Orpheline projects furthest (Fleur Orpheline 79/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur Orpheline and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Iris, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Fleur Orpheline or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Fleur Orpheline suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur Orpheline and Iris von Arnim?

Fleur Orpheline has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Magnolia, Iris and Vanilla, a base of Rock rose, Benzoin, White Musk and Vetiver. 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.