Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 Perfume Oil vs OWN II

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

3.8614 votes

Rank #44,348 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

OWN II

Mith

4.3647 votes

Rank #13,362 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OWN II
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil2/5

OWN II3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo

OWN IIMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

4.36/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 70%Had 7%Want 22%

Category winnerOWN IIRating 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

53%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIris 39 Perfume Oil

SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOWN IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · 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

GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrainCardamom

Heart

PapyrusPineappleVioletIrisRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmbergrisMuskOakmossAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Cardamom and Papyrus. 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOWN IIHigher 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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Mith OWN II is an uplifting citrus and woody fragrance that feels like throwing on a crisp white linen shirt on a sunny morning. The scent opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and zesty bergamot, gently spiced with crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk opening settles, a soft bouquet of…

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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 OWN II?

OWN II takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; OWN II is rated 4.36/5 from 47 votes. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose OWN II for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or OWN II?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100, OWN II 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or OWN II?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, OWN II 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris 39 Perfume Oil and OWN II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Cardamom and Papyrus.

Is Iris 39 Perfume Oil or OWN II 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 OWN II?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom. OWN II has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Papyrus, Pineapple, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris.