Fragrance comparison

N-Geen vs Il Giorno Di Iris

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

N-Geen

Quearmé

2.9010 votes

Rank #60,822 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Il Giorno Di Iris

I Profumi di Firenze

4.004 votes

Rank #47,331 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Giorno Di Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

N-Geen
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Il Giorno Di Iris
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

N-Geen1/4

Il Giorno Di Iris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Giorno Di Iris
Sillage & projection: Il Giorno Di Iris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): N-Geen
Fragranxe ranking: Il Giorno Di Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

N-GeenQuearmé

Il Giorno Di IrisI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 33%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

10%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Giorno Di Iris

SillageIl Giorno Di Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

woody100%

fruity91%

green83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

white floral56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CuminHoney

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskCedarGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyWild BerriesGreen Bell PepperRoseVioletCyclamenYlang-YlangStrawberry

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodHoney

Category winnerN-GeenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 22%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,822

PerfumerCaroline de Boutiny

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,331

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIl Giorno Di IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quearmé N-Geen is a bold woody spicy fragrance created for men who appreciate uncompromising depth. It opens with an immediate flash of pungent cumin sweetened by rich, unrefined honey. As the initial sharpness mellows, a heart of earthy patchouli and powdery violet provides an intriguing textural contrast, softening …

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Il Giorno Di Iris by I Profumi di Firenze is an unconventional woody perfume that completely defies its own name. Do not expect powdery orris root here. Instead, the opening delivers a sharp flash of juicy mandarin orange paired with crisp green bell pepper. The tart brightness settles quickly. Beneath that botanical …

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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, N-Geen or Il Giorno Di Iris?

Il Giorno Di Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. N-Geen is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes; Il Giorno Di Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose N-Geen for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Il Giorno Di Iris for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, N-Geen or Il Giorno Di Iris?

Il Giorno Di Iris lasts longest (Il Giorno Di Iris 70/100, N-Geen 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, N-Geen or Il Giorno Di Iris?

Il Giorno Di Iris projects furthest (Il Giorno Di Iris 63/100, N-Geen 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do N-Geen and Il Giorno Di Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Violet, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is N-Geen or Il Giorno Di Iris better for summer or winter?

N-Geen suits evening wear; Il Giorno Di Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in N-Geen and Il Giorno Di Iris?

N-Geen has top notes of Cumin and Honey, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Il Giorno Di Iris has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Wild Berries, Green Bell Pepper and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.