Fragrance comparison

Imperial Iris Cologne vs Ghibli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,068 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ghibli

Atkinsons

4.1314 votes

Rank #23,228 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghibli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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 Cologne0/4

Ghibli4/4

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

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

GhibliAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.13/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGhibli

SillageGhibli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGhibliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

musky61%

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

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

PetitgrainClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationGeraniumCinnamonJasmineCedarRosePine

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanOlibanumIncenseAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGhibliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Imperial Iris Cologne or Ghibli?

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

Which lasts longer, Imperial Iris Cologne or Ghibli?

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

Which projects more, Imperial Iris Cologne or Ghibli?

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

Do Imperial Iris Cologne and Ghibli smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Imperial Iris Cologne and Ghibli?

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. 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.