Fragrance comparison

White Flowers vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

2 wins

White Flowers

M. Micallef

3.7363 votes

Rank #26,298 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #57,954 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Flowers takes 2 of 3 categories.

White Flowers
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

White Flowers2/3

Iris von Arnim1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White FlowersM. Micallef

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

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

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

40 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageWhite Flowers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseTangerine

Heart

IrisJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranBenzoinMusk

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Tangerine, Iris and Jasmine. 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

Summer50

Fall79

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,298

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#57,954

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite FlowersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Flowers by M. Micallef is a powdery floral musk designed for the elegant woman. It centers on a refined bouquet of rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy, persistent presence of sandalwood and cashmeran. This blend creates a gentle, skin-hugging aura that works beautifully for professional settings during the …

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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, White Flowers or Iris von Arnim?

White Flowers takes 2 of 3 categories. White Flowers is rated 3.73/5 from 63 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose White Flowers for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, White Flowers or Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, White Flowers 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Flowers or Iris von Arnim?

White Flowers projects furthest (White Flowers 69/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Flowers and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Tangerine, Iris and Jasmine.

Is White Flowers or Iris von Arnim better for summer or winter?

White Flowers suits daytime wear; Iris von Arnim suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Flowers and Iris von Arnim?

White Flowers has top notes of Rose and Tangerine, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Benzoin and Musk. 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.