Fragrance comparison

The White vs Iris 1934

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Iris 1934

Casaniche

4.7114 votes

Rank #33,473 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 1934 takes 4 of 5 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris 1934
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The White1/5

Iris 19344/5

Ratings & consensus: Iris 1934
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris 1934
Sillage & projection: Iris 1934
Value for money: Iris 1934
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

Iris 1934Casaniche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerIris 1934Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityIris 1934

SillageIris 1934

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value39

Category winnerIris 1934Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

powdery100%

violet91%

iris83%

woody74%

musky65%

anis56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, iris and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

IrisMusk

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletSandalAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesIris and Smoke. Durations are only published for Iris 1934, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex91

Women9

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 24%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#33,473

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

Reviews →

Iris 1934 by Casaniche opens with a clean burst of chilled powdery iris and soft white musk, creating an immediate sensation of crisp, freshly laundered luxury linen. As the initial coolness settles, sweet violet and subtle black anise emerge alongside creamy sandalwood, giving the blend a velvety, botanical warmth th…

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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 White or Iris 1934?

Iris 1934 takes 4 of 5 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Iris 1934 is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris 1934 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or Iris 1934?

Iris 1934 lasts longest (Iris 1934 78/100, The White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The White or Iris 1934?

Projection is very close: Iris 1934 53/100, The White 52/100 for sillage.

Do The White and Iris 1934 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and violet accords. Common notes include Iris and Smoke.

Is The White or Iris 1934 better for summer or winter?

The White suits daytime wear; Iris 1934 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and Iris 1934?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. Iris 1934 has top notes of Iris and Musk, heart notes of Violet, Sandal and Anise, a base of Smoke, Amber and Leather.