Fragrance comparison

Sorong 20.1 vs Irth

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,665 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,648 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sorong 20.11/7

Irth6/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Irth
Sillage & projection: Irth
Value for money: Irth
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

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 hate

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Iris and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,665

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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.

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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, Sorong 20.1 or Irth?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sorong 20.1 or Irth?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sorong 20.1 or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sorong 20.1 and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Iris and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Sorong 20.1 or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sorong 20.1 and Irth?

Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses. 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.