Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 Perfume Oil vs Another 46 Shades Of Santal

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

3.8614 votes

Rank #44,348 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Another 46 Shades Of Santal

The Dua Brand

3.003 votes

Rank #65,773 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Another 46 Shades Of Santal
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil3/4

Another 46 Shades Of Santal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money: Another 46 Shades Of Santal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo

Another 46 Shades Of SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIris 39 Perfume Oil

SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAnother 46 Shades Of SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

violet69%

floral61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletIrisAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodCardamomPapyrusCedarLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Australian SandalwoodAmyl SalicylateIso E SuperCardamomAmbroxanAmbretteLeatherPapyrusVioletCedarPearIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Ambroxan and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iris 39 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 39 Perfume Oil by Le Labo offers an unconventional spin on classic iris, focusing on dry woods, soft leather, and cool violet rather than clean makeup powder. Applied directly to the pulse points, the oil format opens with aromatic cardamom and dry papyrus before unveiling a core of violet and earthy iris. Cedar …

Reviews →

Another 46 Shades Of Santal is an woody musk composition focusing on Australian sandalwood and iris. The fragrance offers a dry, powdery impression with hints of cardamom and violet. It is designed as a modern, understated scent for those seeking a close-wearing experience. Suitable for daily wear, this unisex perfume…

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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 Perfume Oil or Another 46 Shades Of Santal?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Another 46 Shades Of Santal is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Another 46 Shades Of Santal for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Another 46 Shades Of Santal?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100, Another 46 Shades Of Santal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Another 46 Shades Of Santal?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, Another 46 Shades Of Santal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Another 46 Shades Of Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Ambroxan and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Another 46 Shades Of Santal better for summer or winter?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Another 46 Shades Of Santal?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom. Another 46 Shades Of Santal features Australian Sandalwood, Amyl Salicylate, Iso E Super, Cardamom and Ambroxan.