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Alchemists Iris vs Eau Des Vignes

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

Updated 272 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Des Vignes takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Alchemists Iris

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau Des Vignes

    Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchemists Iris3/7
Eau Des Vignes4/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau Des Vignes
Community sentiment
Eau Des Vignes
Longevity
Alchemists Iris
Sillage & projection
Eau Des Vignes
Value for money
Eau Des Vignes
Versatility
Alchemists Iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alchemists Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alchemists IrisO Boticário
Eau Des VignesCaudalie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 43%Had 8%Want 50%
4.04/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerEau Des VignesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

63 votes

35%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerEau Des VignesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityAlchemists Iris

SillageEau Des Vignes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value68
Category winnerEau Des VignesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
iris92%
lavender84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
iris84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
violet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderRosemaryBergamot
Heart
Iris FlowerWhite Flowers
Base
MuskAmberVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Iris Flower
Base4-6 hrs
White Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot and Iris Flower. Durations are only published for Eau Des Vignes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer30
Fall90
Winter77
Day100
Night89
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day100
Night14
Category winnerAlchemists IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex43
Women52
Men2
Unisex36
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,482

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#31,193

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Anne Flipo, Mathilde Thomas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlchemists IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchemists Iris by O Boticário is a calming floral fragrance built around a dry, powdery iris flower. It opens with a zesty splash of bergamot, cool French lavender, and aromatic rosemary before settling into an elegant heart of iris and soft white flowers. The dry-down wraps the skin in a warm, comforting blend of wh…

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Eau Des Vignes by Caudalie opens like a stroll through a sunlit vineyard early on a summer morning. The first spritz delivers an immediate burst of crisp, juicy bergamot that feels as refreshing as sparkling citrus water poured over ice. As the bright citrus settles, the scent reveals a soft heart of dewy iris flower,…

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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, Alchemists Iris or Eau Des Vignes?

Eau Des Vignes takes 4 of 7 categories. Alchemists Iris is rated 4.14/5 from 63 votes; Eau Des Vignes is rated 4.04/5 from 209 votes. Choose Alchemists Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Des Vignes for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemists Iris or Eau Des Vignes?

Alchemists Iris lasts longest (Alchemists Iris 64/100, Eau Des Vignes 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemists Iris or Eau Des Vignes?

Projection is very close: Eau Des Vignes 46/100, Alchemists Iris 45/100 for sillage.

Do Alchemists Iris and Eau Des Vignes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Iris Flower.

Is Alchemists Iris or Eau Des Vignes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alchemists Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchemists Iris is the stronger pick. Alchemists Iris suits daytime wear; Eau Des Vignes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemists Iris and Eau Des Vignes?

Alchemists Iris has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris Flower and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Eau Des Vignes has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris Flower, a base of White Musk.

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