Fragrance comparison

Goku vs Iris 39 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,190 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

3.8614 votes

Rank #44,348 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 5 categories.

Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Goku1/5

Iris 39 Perfume Oil4/5

Ratings & consensus: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GokuPisello Parfum

Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

29%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIris 39 Perfume Oil

SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

Notes

VioletIrisAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodCardamomPapyrusCedarLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Iris 39 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,190

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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Iris 39 Perfume Oil by Le Labo offers an unconventional spin on classic iris, focusing on dry woods, soft leather, and cool violet rather than clean makeup powder. Applied directly to the pulse points, the oil format opens with aromatic cardamom and dry papyrus before unveiling a core of violet and earthy iris. Cedar …

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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, Goku or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 5 categories. Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes; Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goku or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goku or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, Goku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goku and Iris 39 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Ambroxan.

Is Goku or Iris 39 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Goku suits daytime wear; Iris 39 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goku and Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand. Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom.