Fragrance comparison

Art Nouveau Iris vs Caged

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Art Nouveau Iris

Brocard

3.717 votes

Rank #63,736 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Caged

Lipsy

4.008 votes

Rank #43,023 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caged takes 2 of 3 categories.

Art Nouveau Iris
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Caged
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Art Nouveau Iris1/3

Caged2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caged
Sillage & projection: Art Nouveau Iris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caged

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Art Nouveau IrisBrocard

CagedLipsy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCaged

SillageArt Nouveau Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

soft spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPepper

Heart

TuberoseGardenia

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

TuberosePink PepperGrapefruitGardeniaFreesia

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLily

Base

AmberMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tuberose, Gardenia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCagedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Art Nouveau Iris opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit paired with black pepper. The initial citrus edge settles quickly as thick white florals take center stage. Heavy tuberose and waxy gardenia dominate the heart, giving the composition a lush, creamy texture on skin. Base notes of sandalwood and soft …

Reviews →

Lipsy Caged opens with a burst of pink pepper and gardenia, anchored by a rich tuberose top note. As the initial citrus crispness of grapefruit settles, creamy vanilla and patchouli pull the floral bouquet into warmer territory. Sandalwood and incense form a smoky base that clings gently to skin for three to four hour…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Art Nouveau Iris or Caged?

Caged takes 2 of 3 categories. Art Nouveau Iris is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Caged is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Art Nouveau Iris for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Caged for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Art Nouveau Iris or Caged?

Caged lasts longest (Caged 48/100, Art Nouveau Iris 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Art Nouveau Iris or Caged?

Art Nouveau Iris projects furthest (Art Nouveau Iris 75/100, Caged 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Art Nouveau Iris and Caged smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tuberose, Gardenia and Sandalwood.

Is Art Nouveau Iris or Caged better for summer or winter?

Art Nouveau Iris suits day or night wear; Caged suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Art Nouveau Iris and Caged?

Art Nouveau Iris has top notes of Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Caged has top notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Gardenia, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Lily, a base of Amber, Musk and Incense.