Fragrance comparison

Sapphire vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sapphire

Prisma Parfums

3.6010 votes

Rank #44,574 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #55,824 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Sapphire2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SapphirePrisma Parfums

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

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

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageSapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tarragon and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Sapphire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,574

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#55,824

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…

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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, Sapphire or Iris von Arnim?

Sapphire takes 2 of 3 categories. Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sapphire or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Sapphire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sapphire or Iris von Arnim?

Sapphire projects furthest (Sapphire 64/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sapphire and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tarragon and Magnolia.

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

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

What are the notes in Sapphire and Iris von Arnim?

Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood and Benzoin. 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.