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Memorabilia vs Iris Royal

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

Updated 90 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Memorabilia

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Iris Royal

    Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Memorabilia2/5
Iris Royal2/5
Ratings & consensus
Iris Royal
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Memorabilia
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Memorabilia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Royal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MemorabiliaWally
Iris RoyalHerve Gambs Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%
4.18/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerIris RoyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMemorabilia

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value42
Category winnerMemorabiliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
iris92%
woody84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
ozonic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotRaspberryArtemisia
Heart
Italian IrisMadagascar ClovesTexas CedarGuaiac Wood
Base
AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar VanillaAustralian Sandalwood
Notes
Italian IrisSaffronViolet LeafSpanish LabdanumStyraxElemi resinMadagascar VanillaTexas CedarCalabrian bergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Italian Iris, Texas Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring30
Summer10
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night67
Spring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter85
Day87
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
Men27
Unisex51
Women22
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIris RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wally Memorabilia opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, softened almost immediately by a dry wave of artemisia. As the top quietens down, the scent shifts into a woody heart dominated by Texas cedar and gaiac wood. Italian iris introduces a dusty, powdery texture that prevents the woods from feeling…

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Iris Royal by Herve Gambs Paris takes a completely different path from typical powdery floral perfumes. Instead of smelling like a vintage makeup compact or sweet baby powder, this fragrance delivers a rich, dry blend of Italian iris, spicy saffron, and balsamic Spanish labdanum. A burst of zesty bergamot and green vi…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Memorabilia or Iris Royal?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Memorabilia is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes; Iris Royal is rated 4.18/5 from 72 votes. Choose Memorabilia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris Royal for a amber and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Memorabilia or Iris Royal?

They last about the same: Memorabilia 75/100, Iris Royal 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Memorabilia or Iris Royal?

Projection is very close: Memorabilia 61/100, Iris Royal 61/100 for sillage.

Do Memorabilia and Iris Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Italian Iris, Texas Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Memorabilia or Iris Royal better for summer or winter?

Memorabilia suits daytime wear; Iris Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memorabilia and Iris Royal?

Memorabilia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Raspberry and Artemisia, heart notes of Italian Iris, Madagascar Cloves, Texas Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla and Australian Sandalwood. Iris Royal features Italian Iris, Saffron, Violet Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Styrax.

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