Fragrance comparison

Iron Wind vs Dissolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iron Wind

Tobali

4.4127 votes

Rank #31,233 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Dissolution

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.758 votes

Rank #43,648 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iron Wind takes 3 of 3 categories.

Iron Wind
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dissolution
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character.

Iron Wind3/3

Dissolution0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iron Wind
Sillage & projection: Iron Wind
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iron Wind

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iron WindTobali

DissolutionAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityIron Wind

SillageIron Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

white floral90%

amber80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

smoky50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminClovesSaffron

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Agarwood (Oud)Hot ironIrisViolet Leaves

Base

Woody NotesIncenseCedar

Notes

ClovesLilyIncenseCassiaCardamomPepperMyrrhRoseJasmineOrange BlossomSandalwoodCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCloves, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,648

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIron WindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iron Wind by Tobali makes a striking entrance with a sharp, cooling gust of metallic air before settling into a warm, resinous sanctuary. Cumin and saffron provide a dry, dry-wood spice that prevents the scent from feeling too cold. As the perfume rests on the skin, it releases a quiet smoke of incense and deep cedar,…

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Anna Zworykina Perfumes Dissolution opens with a dry, medicine-like blast of saffron and black pepper, immediately setting a dark, smoky tone. The natural materials demand attention as they settle into a heart of damp iris, powdery rose, and sharp cloves. Unlike synthetic woody scents, this fragrance hugs the skin clo…

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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, Iron Wind or Dissolution?

Iron Wind takes 3 of 3 categories. Iron Wind is rated 4.41/5 from 27 votes; Dissolution is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Iron Wind for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dissolution for a warm spicy and white floral character.

Which lasts longer, Iron Wind or Dissolution?

Iron Wind lasts longest (Iron Wind 67/100, Dissolution 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iron Wind or Dissolution?

Iron Wind projects furthest (Iron Wind 57/100, Dissolution 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iron Wind and Dissolution smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cloves, Incense and Cedar.

Is Iron Wind or Dissolution better for summer or winter?

Iron Wind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iron Wind and Dissolution?

Iron Wind has top notes of Cumin, Cloves and Saffron, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Agarwood (Oud), Hot iron and Iris, a base of Woody Notes, Incense and Cedar. Dissolution features Cloves, Lily, Incense, Cassia and Cardamom.