Be Bold vs Radiant Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Be BoldChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Radiant IrisChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Be Bold2/4
Radiant Iris2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Be Bold
- Sillage & projection
- Be Bold
- Value for money
- Radiant Iris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Radiant Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Be BoldRegalienRadiant IrisAubussonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
4.15/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
47%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBe Bold
SillageBe Bold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRadiant IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
fruity84%
earthy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
floral84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
vanilla61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryCuminBlack CurrantGrapes
Heart
RoseIrisIncense
Base
AmbroxanPatchouliWhite MuskEarthy Notes
Top
Black CurrantRaspberryBergamot
Heart
IrisFreesiaRose
Base
PatchouliVanillaPraline
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring53
Summer27
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,132
PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#27,052
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRadiant IrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBe Bold by Regalien is a fragrance for women and men. Be Bold was launched in 2018. Be Bold was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Raspberry, Cumin, Black Currant and Grapes; middle notes are Rose, Iris and Incense; base notes are Ambroxan, Patchouli, White Musk and Earthy Notes. It opens with Raspber…
Reviews →Radiant Iris by Aubusson presents a fruity and floral profile anchored by sweet praline and earthy patchouli. It works well for daily wear in spring or fall, offering a bright opening of black currant and raspberry that shifts into a soft, powdery iris heart. This is a versatile scent for those who enjoy a blend of vi…
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, Be Bold or Radiant Iris?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Be Bold is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Radiant Iris is rated 4.15/5 from 47 votes. Choose Be Bold for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Radiant Iris for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Be Bold or Radiant Iris?
They last about the same: Be Bold 60/100, Radiant Iris 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Be Bold or Radiant Iris?
Be Bold projects furthest (Be Bold 67/100, Radiant Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Be Bold and Radiant Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Rose and Iris.
Is Be Bold or Radiant Iris better for summer or winter?
Radiant Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Be Bold and Radiant Iris?
Be Bold has top notes of Raspberry, Cumin, Black Currant and Grapes, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, White Musk and Earthy Notes. Radiant Iris has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Freesia and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Praline.
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