Fragrance comparison

Belle Epoque vs Iris Gris X.O.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belle Epoque

Knize

4.5511 votes

Rank #38,342 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle Epoque takes 3 of 4 categories.

Belle Epoque
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle Epoque3/4

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle EpoqueKnize

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

SillageBelle Epoque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk

Notes

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope. 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

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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#38,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBelle EpoqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…

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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…

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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, Belle Epoque or Iris Gris X.O.?

Belle Epoque takes 3 of 4 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, Belle Epoque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Iris Gris X.O.?

Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Epoque and Iris Gris X.O. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope.

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

Belle Epoque suits day or night wear; Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.