Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 Perfume Oil vs Labo

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

3.8614 votes

Rank #44,348 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Labo

Abaco Paris

4.7311 votes

Rank #28,181 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Labo
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil1/5

Labo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Labo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money: Labo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo

LaboAbaco Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

4.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

Category winnerLaboRating 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

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLaboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

woody100%

leather88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

iris53%

violet42%

Scent match76%Very similar · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

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

Top

CardamomViolet

Heart

SandalwoodIrisCedar

Base

LeatherPapyrusAmbroxanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Ambroxan and Cardamom. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall25

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,181

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLaboHigher 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 …

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Labo by Abaco Paris is a Leather fragrance for men. Labo was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Nejla Barbir. Top notes are Cardamom and Violet; middle notes are Sandalwood, Iris and Cedar; base notes are Leather, Papyrus, Ambroxan and White Musk.

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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 Labo?

Labo takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Labo is rated 4.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Labo for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Labo?

They last about the same: Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100, Labo 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Labo?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, Labo 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Labo smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Ambroxan and Cardamom.

Is Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Labo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Labo?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom. Labo has top notes of Cardamom and Violet, heart notes of Sandalwood, Iris and Cedar, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Ambroxan and White Musk.