Bois D' Iris vs Elixir d’Epices
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir d’Epices takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bois D' IrisChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elixir d’EpicesChoose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Bois D' Iris0/4
Elixir d’Epices4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir d’Epices
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir d’Epices
- Value for money
- Elixir d’Epices
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir d’Epices
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois D' IrisMy Perfumes SelectElixir d’EpicesOUDESSEYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
0%Like
75%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir d’Epices
SillageElixir d’Epices
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir d’EpicesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywarm spicy100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
iris69%
earthy61%
amber100%
anis92%
white floral84%
caramel77%
mossy69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match9%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
SaffronCaramelOrangeGingerRumenian Tagetes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootJasmineOrchidIris
Base4 to 7 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisTonkaMuskMoss
Top
SaffronAnise
Heart
CaramelJasmine
Base
AmberMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Moss. Durations are only published for Bois D' Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,768
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,200
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerElixir d’EpicesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois D' Iris by My Perfumes Select is a warm spicy, powdery floral fragrance built around a core of iris and orris root. The opening pairs sweet caramel and saffron with zesty orange, spicy ginger, and herbal Rumenian tagetes. As the bright, candied citrus start settles, the scent moves into an earthy, floral heart of…
Reviews →Elixir d'Epices by OUDESSEY presents a warm, resinous breeze that immediately wraps around you. A heavy drizzle of sweet caramel meets the dry coolness of moss, creating a dark, sugary contrast. This unisex blend works best on cold winter nights when you need a thick, sweet scent profile that clings to a wool coat.
Reviews →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, Bois D' Iris or Elixir d’Epices?
Elixir d’Epices takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois D' Iris is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Elixir d’Epices is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois D' Iris for a warm spicy and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Elixir d’Epices for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Bois D' Iris or Elixir d’Epices?
Elixir d’Epices lasts longest (Elixir d’Epices 100/100, Bois D' Iris 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois D' Iris or Elixir d’Epices?
Elixir d’Epices projects furthest (Elixir d’Epices 100/100, Bois D' Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois D' Iris and Elixir d’Epices smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Saffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Moss.
Is Bois D' Iris or Elixir d’Epices better for summer or winter?
Bois D' Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois D' Iris and Elixir d’Epices?
Bois D' Iris has top notes of Saffron, Caramel, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Orchid and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Tonka. Elixir d’Epices has top notes of Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Moss.
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