Fragrance comparison

A l'Iris vs Haute Tobacco

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

A l'Iris

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

3.5229 votes

Rank #37,384 MuskyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Haute Tobacco

Neesh Perfumes

4.1838 votes

Rank #15,649 TobaccoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haute Tobacco takes 6 of 7 categories.

A l'Iris
Choose it for a musky and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Haute Tobacco
Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

A l'Iris1/7

Haute Tobacco6/7

Ratings & consensus: Haute Tobacco
Community sentiment: Haute Tobacco
Longevity: Haute Tobacco
Sillage & projection: Haute Tobacco
Value for money: A l'Iris
Versatility: Haute Tobacco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Haute Tobacco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A l'IrisLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

Haute TobaccoNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 40%

4.18/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerHaute TobaccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

61%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerHaute TobaccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHaute Tobacco

SillageHaute Tobacco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA l'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

iris92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

floral61%

tobacco100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisLily-of-the-ValleySaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskVetiver

Top

PearOlibanumApplePink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

TobaccoSaffronIrisCardamomNutmegOudCuminRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskVanillaGuaiac WoodVetiverStyrax

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Iris and Saffron. Durations are only published for A l'Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Category winnerHaute TobaccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Men72

Unisex18

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,384

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,649

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerHaute TobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A l'Iris by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs is a quiet floral woody musk built around crisp fruit, cool florals, and soft musks. Composed by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, the scent opens with juicy pear and sharp bergamot before moving into a powdery heart of iris, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and dry saffron. As the i…

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Haute Tobacco by Neesh Perfumes opens with crisp pear, tart juniper berries, and a bite of pink pepper. The top notes fade quickly, handing the scent over to a dry Cuban tobacco leaf paired with warm saffron and nutmeg. As the fragrance settles into the skin, dark oud and cumin add a dusty spice, while sandalwood and …

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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, A l'Iris or Haute Tobacco?

Haute Tobacco takes 6 of 7 categories. A l'Iris is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes; Haute Tobacco is rated 4.18/5 from 38 votes. Choose A l'Iris for a musky and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Haute Tobacco for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A l'Iris or Haute Tobacco?

Haute Tobacco lasts longest (Haute Tobacco 73/100, A l'Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A l'Iris or Haute Tobacco?

Haute Tobacco projects furthest (Haute Tobacco 59/100, A l'Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A l'Iris and Haute Tobacco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Iris and Saffron.

Is A l'Iris or Haute Tobacco better for summer or winter?

For summer, A l'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Haute Tobacco is the stronger pick. A l'Iris suits daytime wear; Haute Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A l'Iris and Haute Tobacco?

A l'Iris has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Saffron, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk and Vetiver. Haute Tobacco has top notes of Pear, Olibanum, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Saffron, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.