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    Side by side

    Architect vs. Irae

    Clearly related
    Irae by V Canto bottle

    Irae

    V Canto
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Irae wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Architect vs. Irae
    ArchitectIrae
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20112015
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlexis DadierPaolo Terenzi
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Architect

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Sweet
    Earthy

    Irae

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Woody
    Cacao
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomLemonHemlock
    BergamotCocoaTonka Bean
    Heart
    SequoiaGuaiac WoodCedarwood
    Sichuan PepperCorianderArtemisiaMetallic Notes
    Base
    TobaccoHeatherPatchouliVetiver
    OakRosewoodCrystal Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Architect vs. Irae
    ArchitectIrae
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to fill the afternoon. The woody-tobacco drydown is where it lives, warm, unhurried, confident without needing to prove anything.Architect
    The metallic note provokes strong reactions. Some find the iron-and-cocoa combination striking and memorable, while others perceive it differently. The combination creates an olfactory experience.Irae