Fragrance comparison

Ghibli vs Imperial Iris Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ghibli

Atkinsons

4.1314 votes

Rank #23,228 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,155 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghibli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ghibli
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ghibli4/4

Imperial Iris Cologne0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghibli
Sillage & projection: Ghibli
Value for money: Ghibli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ghibli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhibliAtkinsons

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGhibli

SillageGhibli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGhibliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationGeraniumCinnamonJasmineCedarRosePine

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanOlibanumIncenseAmber

Top

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lavender, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,155

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGhibliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghibli by Atkinsons is a classic oriental fougere with a distinctly vintage shape. It opens citrusy and aromatic, then turns warmer and deeper with lavender, clary sage, cinnamon, woods, incense, and oakmoss. On skin, it usually reads spicy, mossy, ambery, and masculine. This suits shoppers who enjoy old-school struc…

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Floris Imperial Iris Cologne opens with a brisk splash of bergamot, sea notes, and tart cassis before settling into an airy lavender heart. A clean backbone of iris flower, neroli, and oakmoss emerges on warm skin. Built as a fresh botanical interpretation of traditional Eau de Cologne, it shines during sunlit spring …

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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, Ghibli or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Ghibli takes 4 of 4 categories. Ghibli is rated 4.13/5 from 14 votes; Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ghibli for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghibli or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Ghibli lasts longest (Ghibli 68/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghibli or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Ghibli projects furthest (Ghibli 65/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghibli and Imperial Iris Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lavender, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Ghibli or Imperial Iris Cologne better for summer or winter?

Ghibli suits evening wear; Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghibli and Imperial Iris Cologne?

Ghibli has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. Imperial Iris Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Cassis and Lavender, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Iris Flower, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.