Fragrance comparison

Flower of China vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Flower of China

The Dua Brand

1.504 votes

Rank #77,611 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #54,858 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Flower of China
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Flower of China1/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Flower of China
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

Flower of ChinaThe Dua Brand

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFlower of China

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

floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Exotic floral notesWhite PeachHinoki WoodClementineBergamotMagnoliaHyacinthWisteriaTea RoseBenzoinJasmineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Hyacinth, Benzoin and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Flower of China, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,858

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flower of China by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental floral fragrance built around classic blooms, juicy orchard fruit, and smoky resins. It opens with bright clementine and bergamot before revealing a lush bouquet of magnolia, hyacinth, wisteria, and tea rose. Crisp white peach, ripe plum, and dry tea leaves introduc…

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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, Flower of China or Iris von Arnim?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Flower of China is rated 1.50/5 from 4 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Flower of China for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Flower of China or Iris von Arnim?

They last about the same: Flower of China 100/100, Iris von Arnim 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Flower of China or Iris von Arnim?

Flower of China projects furthest (Flower of China 100/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flower of China and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Hyacinth, Benzoin and Jasmine.

Is Flower of China or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Flower of China and Iris von Arnim?

Flower of China features Exotic floral notes, White Peach, Hinoki Wood, Clementine and Bergamot. 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.