Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Timeless

Ajmal

2.8513 votes

Rank #71,797 FloralAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #58,574 FloralFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Timeless1/3

Iris von Arnim2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessAjmal

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 36%

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

23%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomIrisJasmine

Heart

RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberHyacinthSandalwood

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,574

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Timeless is a floral amber with a soft, powdery iris feel and a rosy, jasmine-ylang heart. It opens in a pretty, petal-forward way (cherry blossom is the idea), then settles into ambered woods with sandalwood warmth. If you enjoy classic feminine florals that lean smooth and slightly powdery, it is worth samplin…

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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, Timeless or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories. Timeless is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Timeless for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Timeless 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or Iris von Arnim?

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

Do Timeless and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Timeless suits day or night wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Timeless and Iris von Arnim?

Timeless has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Hyacinth and Sandalwood. 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.