Fragrance comparison

Gianni Versace Couture vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gianni Versace Couture

Versace

4.2951 votes

Rank #30,473 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #51,780 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni Versace Couture takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Gianni Versace Couture2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gianni Versace CoutureVersace

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 67%

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

53%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageGianni Versace Couture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotRed BerriesMandarin OrangeTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeAlmond BlossomJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tangerine, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gianni Versace Couture, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 33%Work 28%Casual 23%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,473

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,780

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGianni Versace CoutureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace Couture opens with a vivid burst of sweet tangerine, juicy red berries, and tart bergamot. The bright citrus flash fades quickly. Within twenty minutes, a velvety floral core of almond blossom, powdery heliotrope, and jasmine takes over. The texture is creamy and soft. A plush base of tonka bean, milky …

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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, Gianni Versace Couture or Iris von Arnim?

Gianni Versace Couture takes 2 of 3 categories. Gianni Versace Couture is rated 4.29/5 from 51 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gianni Versace Couture for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni Versace Couture or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Gianni Versace Couture 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni Versace Couture or Iris von Arnim?

Gianni Versace Couture projects furthest (Gianni Versace Couture 63/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni Versace Couture and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tangerine, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Gianni Versace Couture or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Gianni Versace Couture suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni Versace Couture and Iris von Arnim?

Gianni Versace Couture has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Heliotrope, Almond Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes. 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.