Fragrance comparison

Iris von Arnim vs Lucent

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #57,954 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #23,990 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lucent
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris von Arnim1/2

Lucent1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Iris von Arnim
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

LucentSilke Wilhelm I.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageIris von Arnim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

Top

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeTangerineBlack CurrantVioletMarigoldHyacinth

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineTuberoseRoseMagnoliaPatchouliHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodOpoponaxStyraxIncenseBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,954

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLucentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris von Arnim opens with a sharp burst of hyacinth, green tarragon, and bittersweet marigold before settling into powdery iris and warm sandalwood. Created by perfumer Kim Weisswange to match the feel of luxury cashmere, this floral scent builds a soft, golden warmth around ylang-ylang, benzoin, and vanilla. It fits …

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Lucent is a warm floral amber with a bright citrus opening and a soft, powdery core. Blood orange, mandarin and black currant give it lift at first, then tuberose, jasmine and rose settle into a richer base of benzoin, incense, tonka and sandalwood. It reads classic rather than trendy, with a polished, feminine style …

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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 von Arnim or Lucent?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Iris von Arnim or Lucent?

Iris von Arnim projects furthest (Iris von Arnim 58/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris von Arnim and Lucent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine.

Is Iris von Arnim or Lucent better for summer or winter?

Iris von Arnim suits evening wear; Lucent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris von Arnim and Lucent?

Iris von Arnim has top notes of Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanille and Vetiver. Lucent has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Opoponax, Styrax and Incense.