Nemean Lion vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.
Nemean LionChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Nemean Lion3/7
Irth4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Nemean Lion
- Sillage & projection
- Nemean Lion
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Nemean Lion
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irth
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nemean LionArgosIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
16%Hate
44 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNemean Lion
SillageNemean Lion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
oud83%
aromatic74%
soft spicy65%
woody56%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanumoak mossPineCitruses
Heart
Pink PepperClary Sagejuniper berryJasmineCoriander
Base
AmberOudLeatherMuskMysore Sandalwood
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAmber, Oud and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer8
Fall100
Winter100
Day43
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNemean LionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,294
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#7,287
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArgos Nemean Lion opens with sharp citrus and resinous labdanum before settling into a dense base of smoky oud, rough leather, and Mysore sandalwood. Green pine needle accents and aromatic clary sage slice through the heavy amber core, giving the initial spray a crisp outdoor edge. Built for cold late-autumn evenings…
Reviews →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
Reviews →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, Nemean Lion or Irth?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. Nemean Lion is rated 3.68/5 from 44 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Nemean Lion for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nemean Lion or Irth?
Nemean Lion lasts longest (Nemean Lion 83/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nemean Lion or Irth?
Nemean Lion projects furthest (Nemean Lion 75/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nemean Lion and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Oud and Leather.
Is Nemean Lion or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nemean Lion is the stronger pick. For winter, Nemean Lion is the stronger pick. Nemean Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nemean Lion and Irth?
Nemean Lion has top notes of Labdanum, oak moss, Pine and Citruses, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, juniper berry and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Oud, Leather and Musk. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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