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Blanc Sada vs IR1S x TROP1C4L

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

Updated 150 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blanc Sada takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Blanc Sada

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • IR1S x TROP1C4L

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Blanc Sada4/5
IR1S x TROP1C4L1/5
Ratings & consensus
Blanc Sada
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Blanc Sada
Sillage & projection
IR1S x TROP1C4L
Value for money
Blanc Sada
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Blanc Sada

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blanc SadaL'Entropiste
IR1S x TROP1C4LAvant-Garden Lab
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%
2.23/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 18%Had 16%Want 67%
Category winnerBlanc SadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

137 votes

23%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
62%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate31
Category winners

LongevityBlanc Sada

SillageIR1S x TROP1C4L

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value13
Category winnerBlanc SadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
iris83%
lactonic65%
violet48%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
iris84%
fruity77%
green69%
violet61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both iris and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Melissa FlowerIrisElemi resinRueLemonRhubarbLitchiRiceAmbroxanGingerPatchouliWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris and Litchi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer41
Fall86
Winter68
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex42
Women57
Men38
Unisex50
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,801

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#67,990

PerfumerOliver Valverde

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlanc SadaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blanc Sada opens with a brief litchi note that clears quickly to reveal a cool, chalky iris root. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour pairs this dry floral core with lactonic milk and powdery rice grains. A green undertone reminiscent of dried tatami straw gives the heart an airy, grounded texture that feels clean without sm…

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IR1S x TROP1C4L is an unusual iris fragrance with a green, earthy, almost carrot-like texture rather than a soft cosmetic powder feel. The fruit is present, with lemony melissa, sour rhubarb, lychee, and a yellow tropical shade, but the overall effect reads more vegetal than juicy. Sample first if you want pretty flo…

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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, Blanc Sada or IR1S x TROP1C4L?

Blanc Sada takes 4 of 5 categories. Blanc Sada is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; IR1S x TROP1C4L is rated 2.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Blanc Sada for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose IR1S x TROP1C4L for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blanc Sada or IR1S x TROP1C4L?

Blanc Sada lasts longest (Blanc Sada 63/100, IR1S x TROP1C4L 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blanc Sada or IR1S x TROP1C4L?

IR1S x TROP1C4L projects furthest (IR1S x TROP1C4L 53/100, Blanc Sada 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blanc Sada and IR1S x TROP1C4L smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and violet accords. Common notes include Iris and Litchi.

Is Blanc Sada or IR1S x TROP1C4L better for summer or winter?

Blanc Sada suits daytime wear; IR1S x TROP1C4L suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blanc Sada and IR1S x TROP1C4L?

Blanc Sada features Rice Powder, Iris, Powdery Notes, Tatami and Milk. IR1S x TROP1C4L features Melissa Flower, Iris, Elemi resin, Rue and Lemon.

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