Fragrance comparison

Love Eau Intense vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,374 ratings analysed

2 wins

Love Eau Intense

Chloé

4.251,371 votes

Rank #27,107 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #58,574 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Love Eau Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Love Eau Intense
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Love Eau Intense2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Love Eau IntenseChloé

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,371 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,371 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageLove Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

iris77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IrisHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

LilacHyacinthWisteria

Base6 to 8 hours

VanilleMuskPeru Balsam

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesIris, Heliotrope, Hyacinth and Vanille. Durations are only published for Love Eau Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer17

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,107

PerfumerLouise Turner, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,574

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLove Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Love Eau Intense by Chloé centers on a dense, cosmetic floral character wrapped in comforting warmth. The fragrance opens with cool iris and sweet, almond-tinted heliotrope, creating an immediate sensation of vintage pressed powder. As it settles, a floral heart of lilac, hyacinth, and wisteria brings a dewy, slightly…

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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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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, Love Eau Intense or Iris von Arnim?

Love Eau Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Love Eau Intense is rated 4.25/5 from 1,371 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Love Eau Intense for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Love Eau Intense or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Love Eau Intense 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Love Eau Intense or Iris von Arnim?

Love Eau Intense projects furthest (Love Eau Intense 67/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Love Eau Intense and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Iris, Heliotrope, Hyacinth and Vanille.

Is Love Eau Intense or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Love Eau Intense suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Love Eau Intense and Iris von Arnim?

Love Eau Intense has top notes of Iris and Heliotrope, heart notes of Lilac, Hyacinth and Wisteria, a base of Vanille, Musk and Peru Balsam. 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.