Fragrance comparison

Iris d'Argent vs Aquamarine

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 264 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iris d'Argent

Keiko Mecheri

3.89254 votes

Rank #28,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Aquamarine

Revlon

4.3010 votes

Rank #33,624 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris d'Argent takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris d'Argent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aquamarine
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris d'Argent3/5

Aquamarine2/5

Ratings & consensus: Aquamarine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris d'Argent
Sillage & projection: Iris d'Argent
Value for money: Aquamarine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris d'ArgentKeiko Mecheri

AquamarineRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

Category winnerAquamarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIris d'Argent

SillageIris d'Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAquamarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

iris84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black IrisWhite IrisCitrusesCedarVetiverOakmossAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesLilyFreesiaBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineClovesAromatic NotesGalbanumHoney

Base

TobaccoAmberOakmossPatchouliVetiverVanillaSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex51

Women42

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIris d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris d'Argent opens with a crisp splash of citruses and a sharp green snap, immediately setting a cool, reserved tone. Rather than a warm or sweet floral, this scent leans into the cool texture of black iris and white iris. As the fragrance develops on the skin, a dry cedar and earthy vetiver base emerges to anchor th…

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Aquamarine by Revlon is a vintage floral aldehyde fragrance from 1946. It opens with bright aldehydes, lily, and bergamot, leading into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose. The base anchors the scent with tobacco, oakmoss, and vetiver. It is a classic composition, suited for those who appreciate the bold,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris d'Argent or Aquamarine?

Iris d'Argent takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris d'Argent is rated 3.89/5 from 254 votes; Aquamarine is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Iris d'Argent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aquamarine for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris d'Argent or Aquamarine?

Iris d'Argent lasts longest (Iris d'Argent 62/100, Aquamarine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris d'Argent or Aquamarine?

Projection is very close: Iris d'Argent 56/100, Aquamarine 54/100 for sillage.

Do Iris d'Argent and Aquamarine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Iris d'Argent or Aquamarine better for summer or winter?

Aquamarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris d'Argent and Aquamarine?

Iris d'Argent features Black Iris, White Iris, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver. Aquamarine has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.