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Art Collection 103 vs Iris Passion

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

Updated 84 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art Collection 103 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Art Collection 103

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Iris Passion

    Choose it for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Art Collection 1034/7
Iris Passion3/7
Ratings & consensus
Iris Passion
Community sentiment
Iris Passion
Longevity
Art Collection 103
Sillage & projection
Art Collection 103
Value for money
Art Collection 103
Versatility
Art Collection 103
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Passion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Art Collection 103M. Micallef
Iris PassionMauboussin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 14%Had 20%Want 66%
4.03/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerIris PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

40%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerIris PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityArt Collection 103

SillageArt Collection 103

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value47
Category winnerArt Collection 103Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
caramel69%
yellow floral61%
cherry100%
iris92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
musky61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both cherry and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CherryYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
PlumCaramelAgarwood (Oud)
Base
VanillaBenzoinMusk
Top
Cherry
Heart
Iris
Base
BenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesCherry, Benzoin and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer75
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night44
Spring61
Summer39
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night73
Category winnerArt Collection 103Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men6
Unisex23
Women71
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,079

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,123

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Sara Cartier

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerIris PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Art Collection 103 by M. Micallef is a rich fruity gourmand centered on a syrupy cherry note balanced by creamy ylang-ylang and deep agarwood. It offers a warm, indulgent profile suited for evening wear during cooler autumn months. The blend of plum and caramel creates a sticky, luxurious texture that lingers on the s…

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Iris Passion opens with a plush cherry note that quickly settles into powdery iris, musk, and warm benzoin. The effect is soft, lipstick-like, slightly vintage, and more textured than sugary. It suits shoppers who enjoy cosmetic iris scents with a velvety feel. Expect a moderate wear profile overall, though some user…

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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, Art Collection 103 or Iris Passion?

Art Collection 103 takes 4 of 7 categories. Art Collection 103 is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes; Iris Passion is rated 4.03/5 from 57 votes. Choose Art Collection 103 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Iris Passion for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Art Collection 103 or Iris Passion?

Art Collection 103 lasts longest (Art Collection 103 84/100, Iris Passion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Art Collection 103 or Iris Passion?

Art Collection 103 projects furthest (Art Collection 103 70/100, Iris Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Art Collection 103 and Iris Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Art Collection 103 or Iris Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Art Collection 103 is the stronger pick. For winter, Art Collection 103 is the stronger pick. Art Collection 103 suits daytime wear; Iris Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Art Collection 103 and Iris Passion?

Art Collection 103 has top notes of Cherry, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Caramel and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Iris Passion has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Iris, a base of Benzoin and Musk.

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