Fragrance comparison

Blue Iris vs Il Giardino di Freya

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Blue Iris

Shirley May

2.805 votes

Rank #64,845 VioletWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Il Giardino di Freya

DFG1924

4.128 votes

Rank #45,003 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Giardino di Freya takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blue Iris
Choose it for a violet and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Il Giardino di Freya
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Iris0/3

Il Giardino di Freya3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Giardino di Freya
Sillage & projection: Il Giardino di Freya
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Il Giardino di Freya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue IrisShirley May

Il Giardino di FreyaDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIl Giardino di Freya

SillageIl Giardino di Freya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintIris

Heart

Water VioletLotus

Base

Woody NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

White RoseLotus

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasminedark woodsy notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesIrisMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Lotus, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Il Giardino di Freya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 23%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,003

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIl Giardino di FreyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shirley May Blue Iris is a refreshing, light scent built around aquatic elements and cool florals. It opens with an icy burst of fresh mint and a subtle, powdery iris note that softens the immediate chill. As it warms on the skin, a watery violet and lotus accord takes over, suggesting a calm garden pond after a cool …

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Il Giardino di Freya opens like a damp Italian garden at sunrise. Crisp lotus and white rose cut through the air with clean, watery sweetness. There is zero heavy sugar here. The initial spray delivers a fast solvent lift that clears within two minutes, revealing crushed green stems and fresh morning humidity. As 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Iris or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya takes 3 of 3 categories. Blue Iris is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Il Giardino di Freya is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Blue Iris for a violet and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Il Giardino di Freya for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Iris or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya lasts longest (Il Giardino di Freya 80/100, Blue Iris 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Iris or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya projects furthest (Il Giardino di Freya 75/100, Blue Iris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Iris and Il Giardino di Freya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Lotus, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Blue Iris or Il Giardino di Freya better for summer or winter?

Blue Iris suits daytime wear; Il Giardino di Freya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Iris and Il Giardino di Freya?

Blue Iris has top notes of Mint and Iris, heart notes of Water Violet and Lotus, a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Il Giardino di Freya has top notes of White Rose and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine and dark woodsy notes, a base of Woody Notes, Iris, Musk and Amber.