Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 vs Goku

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,386 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iris 39

Le Labo

3.861,333 votes

Rank #1,627 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,190 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris 39
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris 396/7

Goku1/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris 39
Community sentiment: Iris 39
Longevity: Iris 39
Sillage & projection: Iris 39
Value for money: Iris 39
Versatility: Goku
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 Labo

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerIris 39Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,333 votes

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerIris 39Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityIris 39

SillageIris 39

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value31

Category winnerIris 39Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesIris, Ginger, Lime and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Iris 39, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall80

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex49

Women45

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,627

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#20,190

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 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…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Iris 39 or Goku?

Iris 39 takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or Goku?

Iris 39 lasts longest (Iris 39 75/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 or Goku?

Iris 39 projects furthest (Iris 39 67/100, Goku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris 39 and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Ginger, Lime and Cardamom.

Is Iris 39 or Goku better for summer or winter?

For summer, Goku is the stronger pick. For winter, Goku is the stronger pick. Iris 39 suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris 39 and Goku?

Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.