Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Fresh

Marbert

4.502 votes

Rank #43,727 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #52,071 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Fresh1/3

Iris von Arnim2/3

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: Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshMarbert

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageIris von Arnim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineBlack Currant

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVetiverAmber

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,071

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Fresh keeps things refreshingly direct. The first spray releases a bright splash of tart tangerine and sweet orange that cuts through morning sluggishness like cool tap water on a warm face. You will smell a brisk alcohol lift for the first ninety seconds, but that quick flash vanishes into a gentle heart of c…

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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, Fresh or Iris von Arnim?

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

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Iris von Arnim?

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

Which projects more, Fresh or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim projects furthest (Iris von Arnim 58/100, Fresh 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Fresh and Iris von Arnim?

Fresh has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Black Currant, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. 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.