Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Unlimited Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 374 ratings analysed

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum

Zodiac

4.4511 votes

Rank #31,095 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Irae1/5

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irae

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

Unlimited Extrait de ParfumZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 61%

Category winnerUnlimited Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

73%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityUnlimited Extrait de Parfum

SillageUnlimited Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUnlimited Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

oud77%

soft spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

Sichuan PepperBergamotCardamomLemonFrankincenseelemi

Heart

SaffronAniseCorianderCuminPatchouliWormwoodOrange BlossomRose

Base

BirchOudOpoponaxMaltolAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

Spring57

Summer29

Fall86

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#31,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIraeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

Reviews →

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum opens bright, peppery and resinous, then moves into a dense mix of saffron, anise, patchouli and oud. In wear, it reads smoky, leathery, sweet and spicy, with a heavier profile that suits cooler weather and evening use best. Community feedback points to very strong projection and long wear,…

Reviews →

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, Irae or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Unlimited Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unlimited Extrait de Parfum for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Unlimited Extrait de Parfum 85/100, Irae 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Unlimited Extrait de Parfum 85/100, Irae 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Unlimited Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander.

Is Irae or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Irae suits daytime wear; Unlimited Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. Unlimited Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Anise, Coriander and Cumin, a base of Birch, Oud, Opoponax and Maltol.