Iris 39 vs First Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Iris 39Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First GentlemanChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Iris 394/5
First Gentleman1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Iris 39
- Sillage & projection
- Iris 39
- Value for money
- First Gentleman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Iris 39
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris 39
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris 39Le LaboFirst GentlemanThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris 39
SillageIris 39
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
iris84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerIris 39Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall80
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#65,685
PerfumerNot listed
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 →First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …
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 First Gentleman?
Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or First Gentleman?
Iris 39 lasts longest (Iris 39 75/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris 39 or First Gentleman?
Iris 39 projects furthest (Iris 39 67/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris 39 and First Gentleman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom.
Is Iris 39 or First Gentleman better for summer or winter?
Iris 39 suits daytime wear; First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris 39 and First Gentleman?
Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.
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