Gem Eau de Toilette vs Iris 39
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris 39Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de Toilette6/8
Iris 392/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Versatility
- Iris 39
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris 39
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsIris 39Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
38%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
1,333 votes
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGem Eau de ToiletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
violet92%
iris84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Notes
IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer52
Fall80
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Category winnerIris 39Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,989
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#1,627
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews176
Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Gem Eau de Toilette or Iris 39?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Iris 39?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Iris 39 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Iris 39?
Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Iris 39 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Iris 39 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Iris.
Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Iris 39 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris 39 is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear; Iris 39 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Eau de Toilette and Iris 39?
Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli. Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet.
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