Irth vs Strellson No 1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 5 of 6 categories.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Strellson No 1Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth5/6
Strellson No 11/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Irth
- Sillage & projection
- Irth
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Strellson No 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irth
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrthNabeelStrellson No 1StrellsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
4.06/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
28%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIrth
SillageIrth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top
Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli
Heart
LavenderCorianderJasmineIris
Base
VetyverPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesIris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer89
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night73
Category winnerStrellson No 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,287
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#23,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNabeel 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 →Strellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…
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, Irth or Strellson No 1?
Irth takes 5 of 6 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Irth or Strellson No 1?
Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Irth or Strellson No 1?
Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Irth and Strellson No 1 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris.
Is Irth or Strellson No 1 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Irth and Strellson No 1?
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. Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense.
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