Fragrance comparison

Shéliane vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,750 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #52,752 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shéliane takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Shéliane2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShélianeDetaille

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageShéliane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#52,752

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShélianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shéliane or Iris von Arnim?

Shéliane takes 2 of 3 categories. Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shéliane or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Shéliane 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shéliane or Iris von Arnim?

Shéliane projects furthest (Shéliane 66/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shéliane and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Shéliane and Iris von Arnim?

Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum. 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.