Fragrance comparison

Black vs Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,115 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black

Kenneth Cole

3.84888 votes

Rank #28,060 White FloralFloral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Iris

Yardley

3.80227 votes

Rank #31,050 IrisViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Iris
Choose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black5/7

Iris2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackKenneth Cole

IrisYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 888 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

888 votes

17%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

tuberose74%

green65%

woody56%

iris100%

violet92%

powdery84%

green77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletCitruses

Heart

White FlowersTuberoseJasmineHiacynthMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyLotusYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Citruses and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night19

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,060

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Black for Women opens with a sharp burst of violet and crisp citrus that immediately yields to a dense bouquet of tuberose and jasmine. Created by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie in 2004, the fragrance subverts its dark bottle by delivering a bright, intoxicating burst of white florals with green hyacinth a…

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Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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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, Black or Iris?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.84/5 from 888 votes; Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes. Choose Black for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Iris?

Black lasts longest (Black 63/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Iris?

Black projects furthest (Black 57/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and green accords. Common notes include Violet, Citruses and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Black or Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Iris?

Black has top notes of Violet and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Jasmine and Hiacynth, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla.