Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 vs Trepak

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,368 ratings analysed

Iris 39

Le Labo

3.861,333 votes

Rank #1,627 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Trepak

Alexandria Fragrances

3.9735 votes

Rank #35,428 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Iris 39
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trepak
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris 393/7

Trepak3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris 39
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Trepak
Sillage & projection: Trepak
Value for money: Trepak
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 Labo

TrepakAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

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

54%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTrepak

SillageTrepak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTrepakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

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

CuminLemonLimeBergamotTarragonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachTuberoseRoseJasmineVioletHeliotropeBlack Currant

Base

CivetOakmossMuskNutmegClovesLeatherLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Musk, Civet and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall92

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerIris 39Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex49

Women45

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,627

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#35,428

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Trepak is a bold, old-school woody musk built around oakmoss, civet, patchouli and spice, then softened with florals and a faint peachy sweetness. It opens bright and aromatic, but quickly turns darker, earthier and more animalic. This is the kind of scent that suits confident wearers, cooler weather and evening use. …

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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 Trepak?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; Trepak is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trepak for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or Trepak?

Trepak lasts longest (Trepak 84/100, Iris 39 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 or Trepak?

Trepak projects furthest (Trepak 83/100, Iris 39 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris 39 and Trepak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Violet, Musk, Civet and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Iris 39 or Trepak better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris 39 and Trepak?

Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. Trepak has top notes of Cumin, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Nutmeg.