Fragrance comparison

Mark Birley vs Irisss

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 598 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

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58%scent match

Closely related

Irisss

Xerjoff

3.96458 votes

Rank #4,998 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Irisss
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mark Birley4/7

Irisss3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark BirleyMark Birley

IrisssXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.96/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

458 votes

Category winnerMark BirleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIrisss

SillageIrisss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMark BirleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

powdery100%

violet90%

iris80%

woody70%

musky60%

floral50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

Carrot SeedsCarnationBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverCedarIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Carrot Seeds and Incense. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMark BirleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#4,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerIrisssHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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Xerjoff Irisss opens with a cool wave of carrot seeds and sharp bergamot before uncovering a rich heart of iris butter and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy vetiver, dry cedar, and unlit incense smoke ground the soft musk on skin. It suits quiet spring days, cool rain, and formal evenings where a subtle, waxy floral…

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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, Mark Birley or Irisss?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories. Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes; Irisss is rated 3.96/5 from 458 votes. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Irisss for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mark Birley or Irisss?

Irisss lasts longest (Irisss 72/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark Birley or Irisss?

Irisss projects furthest (Irisss 62/100, Mark Birley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mark Birley and Irisss smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Carrot Seeds and Incense.

Is Mark Birley or Irisss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. For winter, Irisss is the stronger pick. Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark Birley and Irisss?

Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Irisss has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Carnation and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Incense.