Fragrance comparison

The Different vs Irth

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,566 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

The Different0/4

Irth4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

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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, The Different or Irth?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Different or Irth?

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

Which projects more, The Different or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and Irth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood.

Is The Different or Irth better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and Irth?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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.