Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Iris Gris X.O.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #10,695 GreenWhite Floral

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthracite3/4

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Gris X.O.
Sillage & projection: Anthracite
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

10%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

SillageAnthracite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Notes

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Iris Gris X.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

Reviews →

Iris Gris X.O. by Legendary Fragrances delivers a faithful, eccentric homage to vintage perfumery. The scent pairs cool, earthy orris root with the velvety sweetness of ripe peach and powdery violet. Right after application, you get an intense, thick burst with an intentional vinegar flash that replicates aged flacons…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthracite or Iris Gris X.O.?

Anthracite takes 3 of 4 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Iris Gris X.O.?

Anthracite projects furthest (Anthracite 61/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Iris Gris X.O. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Anthracite or Iris Gris X.O. better for summer or winter?

Anthracite suits daytime wear; Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Iris Gris X.O.?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.