Fragrance comparison

Nefertum vs Iridum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nefertum

TRNP

4.3944 votes

Rank #21,305 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Iridum

DSH Perfumes

3.9418 votes

Rank #24,416 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nefertum
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iridum
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nefertum4/5

Iridum1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefertumTRNP

IridumDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNefertumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

33%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNefertum

SillageNefertum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIridumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber86%

woody72%

rose58%

cinnamon44%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

iris92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

beeswax61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhTaif RoseOlibanumSandalwoodSaffronCinnamonBlue LotusClovesCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OrrisCognacBeeswaxMyrrhCinnamonCalamusGuaiac WoodTolu BalsamCardamomIncenseBulgarian RoseOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Cinnamon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Iridum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,305

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,416

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerNefertumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nefertum by TRNP hits the nostrils with an intense initial punch of cinnamon, cloves, and myrrh before settling into a dense floral heart. Teone Reinthal built this composition around blue lotus, a floral element that carries a thick, waxy weight rather than a sheer aquatic freshness. Cardamom and saffron add sharp sp…

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Iridum by DSH Perfumes offers a distinct take on rooty iris, balancing cool orris with warm spices and deep resins. The fragrance opens with a sharp, boozy splash of cognac, green calamus, and dry cardamom before revealing its heart of earthy orris and subtle Bulgarian rose. As it settles, warm incense, myrrh, and tol…

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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, Nefertum or Iridum?

Nefertum takes 4 of 5 categories. Nefertum is rated 4.39/5 from 44 votes; Iridum is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Nefertum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iridum for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nefertum or Iridum?

Nefertum lasts longest (Nefertum 80/100, Iridum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nefertum or Iridum?

Nefertum projects furthest (Nefertum 80/100, Iridum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefertum and Iridum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Cinnamon and Cardamom.