Fragrance comparison

Iris von Arnim vs Shéliane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #52,752 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,674 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shéliane takes 2 of 3 categories.

Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris von Arnim1/3

Shéliane2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageShéliane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,752

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShélianeHigher 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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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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 von Arnim or Shéliane?

Shéliane takes 2 of 3 categories. Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris von Arnim or Shéliane?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Shéliane 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris von Arnim or Shéliane?

Shéliane projects furthest (Shéliane 66/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris von Arnim and Shéliane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

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

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

What are the notes in Iris von Arnim and Shéliane?

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. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.