Fragrance comparison

Originale vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #58,098 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Originale takes 2 of 3 categories.

Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Originale2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris von Arnim
Sillage & projection: Originale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageOriginale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#58,098

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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Iris von Arnim opens with a sharp burst of hyacinth, green tarragon, and bittersweet marigold before settling into powdery iris and warm sandalwood. Created by perfumer Kim Weisswange to match the feel of luxury cashmere, this floral scent builds a soft, golden warmth around ylang-ylang, benzoin, and vanilla. It fits …

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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, Originale or Iris von Arnim?

Originale takes 2 of 3 categories. Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Originale or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Originale or Iris von Arnim?

Originale projects furthest (Originale 63/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Originale and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Originale or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

Originale suits evening wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Originale and Iris von Arnim?

Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Iris von Arnim has top notes of Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanille and Vetiver.