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Irth vs It Factor

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

Updated 194 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Irth

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • It Factor

    Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Irth5/7
It Factor1/7
Ratings & consensus
Irth
Community sentiment
Irth
Longevity
Irth
Sillage & projection
Irth
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
It Factor
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IrthNabeel
It FactorDossier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

139 votes

40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value74
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Category winnerIt FactorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex54
Women10
Men9
Unisex34
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

Reviews →

Opens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irth or It Factor?

Irth takes 5 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or It Factor?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, It Factor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or It Factor?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and It Factor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Irth or It Factor better for summer or winter?

For summer, It Factor is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. It Factor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and It Factor?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood.

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