Iris 39 vs Beloved Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iris 39 takes 3 of 7 categories.
Iris 39Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Beloved WomanChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Iris 393/7
Beloved Woman2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Beloved Woman
- Community sentiment
- Beloved Woman
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Iris 39
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Iris 39
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris 39
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris 39Le LaboBeloved WomanAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
3.93/ 5 · 1,659 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerBeloved WomanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
1,333 votes
38%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
1,659 votes
Category winnerBeloved WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageIris 39
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
iris84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
herbal84%
woody77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top
ChamomileRoseClary SageLavenderClovesCardamomJasmine
Heart
ImmortellePatchouliBenzoinYlang-YlangLabdanumOlibanumViolet
Base
CivetCastoreumLeatherAmbergrisMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. Durations are only published for Iris 39, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall80
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIris 39Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,627
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews176
Overall rank#26,562
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris 39 by Le Labo strips away the sweet cosmetic powder often found in floral scents, focusing instead on the raw, vegetal root of the flower. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2006, the fragrance opens with an unexpected bite of fresh lime and pungent ginger. That brisk citrus quickly gives way to a heart of rooty…
Reviews →Beloved Woman by Amouage offers a retro floral experience built on dry, warm chamomile and a deeply resinous backdrop. Designed for formal wear in cool spring temperatures, it provides an alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance targets individuals seeking a traditional, sophisticated signature that lingers…
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, Iris 39 or Beloved Woman?
Iris 39 takes 3 of 7 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; Beloved Woman is rated 3.93/5 from 1,659 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Beloved Woman for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or Beloved Woman?
They last about the same: Iris 39 75/100, Beloved Woman 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Iris 39 or Beloved Woman?
Projection is very close: Iris 39 67/100, Beloved Woman 66/100 for sillage.
Do Iris 39 and Beloved Woman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet.
Is Iris 39 or Beloved Woman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris 39 is the stronger pick. For winter, Beloved Woman is the stronger pick. Iris 39 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris 39 and Beloved Woman?
Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. Beloved Woman has top notes of Chamomile, Rose, Clary Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Immortelle, Patchouli, Benzoin and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Castoreum, Leather and Ambergris.
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