Iris Royal vs Memorabilia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Iris RoyalChoose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MemorabiliaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris Royal2/5
Memorabilia2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Iris Royal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Memorabilia
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Memorabilia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris Royal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris RoyalHerve Gambs ParisMemorabiliaWallyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
4.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%
Category winnerIris RoyalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
44%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMemorabilia
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMemorabiliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
iris92%
woody84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
ozonic61%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
patchouli61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Italian IrisSaffronViolet LeafSpanish LabdanumStyraxElemi resinMadagascar VanillaTexas CedarCalabrian bergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotRaspberryArtemisia
Heart
Italian IrisMadagascar ClovesTexas CedarGuaiac Wood
Base
AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar VanillaAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesItalian Iris, Madagascar Vanilla, Texas Cedar and Calabrian bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter85
Day87
Night100
Spring30
Summer10
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,256
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#38,198
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIris RoyalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris Royal by Herve Gambs Paris takes a completely different path from typical powdery floral perfumes. Instead of smelling like a vintage makeup compact or sweet baby powder, this fragrance delivers a rich, dry blend of Italian iris, spicy saffron, and balsamic Spanish labdanum. A burst of zesty bergamot and green vi…
Reviews →Wally Memorabilia opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, softened almost immediately by a dry wave of artemisia. As the top quietens down, the scent shifts into a woody heart dominated by Texas cedar and gaiac wood. Italian iris introduces a dusty, powdery texture that prevents the woods from feeling…
Reviews →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 Royal or Memorabilia?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Iris Royal is rated 4.18/5 from 72 votes; Memorabilia is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Iris Royal for a amber and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Memorabilia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris Royal or Memorabilia?
They last about the same: Memorabilia 75/100, Iris Royal 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Iris Royal or Memorabilia?
Projection is very close: Iris Royal 61/100, Memorabilia 61/100 for sillage.
Do Iris Royal and Memorabilia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Italian Iris, Madagascar Vanilla, Texas Cedar and Calabrian bergamot.
Is Iris Royal or Memorabilia better for summer or winter?
Iris Royal suits evening wear; Memorabilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Royal and Memorabilia?
Iris Royal features Italian Iris, Saffron, Violet Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Styrax. Memorabilia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Raspberry and Artemisia, heart notes of Italian Iris, Madagascar Cloves, Texas Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla and Australian Sandalwood.
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