Fragrance comparison

Belgravia Iris vs LAYSEN

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Belgravia Iris

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

4.7023 votes

Rank #12,498 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

LAYSEN

Laverne

3.758 votes

Rank #42,959 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Belgravia Iris
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LAYSEN
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Belgravia Iris2/4

LAYSEN2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belgravia IrisMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

LAYSENLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 74%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

4%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLAYSEN

SillageLAYSEN

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value17

Category winnerBelgravia IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

citrus92%

smoky84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinOrangeNeroliLemonGinger

Heart

PatchouliGalbanumIrisMastic or LentisqueViolet

Base

AmbroxanMossIncenseBenzoinVetiverCedarwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Neroli and Incense. Durations are only published for LAYSEN, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night54

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

Men43

Unisex14

Women43

Work 34%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,498

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,959

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBelgravia IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belgravia Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and ginger, followed by powdery iris and earthy galbanum over an ambroxan base. Shadi Samra blends high-energy citrus with cool floral suede textures. Built for warm spring mornings and polished office environments, it delivers a fresh yet structured profi…

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LAYSEN by Laverne greets your nose with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot, juicy mandarin, and a light pop of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, the scent shifts toward an aromatic heart of steeped black tea and clean neroli petals, giving off the relaxed feel of an afternoon tea on a breezy t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Belgravia Iris or LAYSEN?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Belgravia Iris is rated 4.70/5 from 23 votes; LAYSEN is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Belgravia Iris for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose LAYSEN for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belgravia Iris or LAYSEN?

LAYSEN lasts longest (LAYSEN 80/100, Belgravia Iris 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belgravia Iris or LAYSEN?

LAYSEN projects furthest (LAYSEN 75/100, Belgravia Iris 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belgravia Iris and LAYSEN smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Neroli and Incense.

Is Belgravia Iris or LAYSEN better for summer or winter?

Belgravia Iris suits daytime wear; LAYSEN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belgravia Iris and LAYSEN?

Belgravia Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Patchouli, Galbanum, Iris and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Incense and Benzoin. LAYSEN has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Black Tea and Neroli, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.