Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Twisted Iris

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Twisted Iris

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.5522 votes

Rank #55,318 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palmetto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Twisted Iris
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palmetto3/5

Twisted Iris1/5

Ratings & consensus: Palmetto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Palmetto
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Twisted Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Palmetto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

Twisted IrisThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerPalmettoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

32%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPalmetto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTwisted IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Earl Grey TeaFigBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

VioletJasmineClary SageGeranium

Base

GalbanumMuskMossCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Jasmine, Musk and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#55,318

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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The Perfumer's Story by Azzi delivers a dry, botanical experience with Twisted Iris. Grounded in a classic green moss base, it opens with a bitter splash of earl grey tea and fresh fig leaves. This scent eschews modern sugary trends, offering a crisp, intellectual vibe that suits warm spring mornings and casual linen …

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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, Palmetto or Twisted Iris?

Palmetto takes 3 of 5 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Twisted Iris is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twisted Iris for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Twisted Iris?

Palmetto lasts longest (Palmetto 59/100, Twisted Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Twisted Iris?

Projection is very close: Palmetto 42/100, Twisted Iris 42/100 for sillage.

Do Palmetto and Twisted Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Jasmine, Musk and Fig.

Is Palmetto or Twisted Iris better for summer or winter?

Palmetto suits daytime wear; Twisted Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Twisted Iris?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. Twisted Iris has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Fig, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Galbanum, Musk, Moss and Cedar.