Fragrance comparison

Imperial Iris Cologne vs N.09

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

1 wins

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #41,586 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

N.09

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #72,354 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial Iris Cologne takes 1 of 1 categories.

Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
N.09
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Imperial Iris Cologne1/1

N.090/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

N.09InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

salty42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

BergamotNeroliSea Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,586

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#72,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperial Iris CologneHigher 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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N.09 by InEstasy delivers a clean, sharp opening dominated by zesty bergamot and crisp neroli. The fragrance settles into a refreshing, coastal marine profile that feels bright and invigorating. It suits those seeking a minimalist, Mediterranean-inspired scent for hot summer days, offering a straightforward burst of c…

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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.

Do Imperial Iris Cologne and N.09 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli.

Is Imperial Iris Cologne or N.09 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Imperial Iris Cologne and N.09?

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. N.09 features Bergamot, Neroli and Sea Notes.