Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs ASKR

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,716 ratings analysed

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

ASKR

Jorum Studio

3.81119 votes

Rank #32,955 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ASKR takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ASKR
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois d'Iris3/7

ASKR4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'IrisVan Cleef & Arpels

ASKRJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBois d'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,597 votes

31%Love

34%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerBois d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityASKR

SillageASKR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value53

Category winnerASKRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

smoky84%

marine77%

salty69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Salt

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverAmbergris

Top

AshSaltSichuan PepperelemiGalbanum

Heart

ChamomileAngelicaCopalElmCalamus

Base

DriftwoodVetiverOrris RootAmbergrisAtlas CedarPapyrusSeagrassWoodruff or Galium Odoratum

InformationalShared notesSalt, Vetiver and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Bois d'Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day100

Night49

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Category winnerASKRMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men58

Unisex40

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,955

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois d'IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Iris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a fascinating mineral drift, where a subtle pinch of sea salt brushes against powdery iris root. Instead of turning cold or lipstick-like, the heart blossoms with a comforting, buttery softness that feels like wrapping yourself in a warm cashmere sweater. As it settles onto…

Reviews →

ASKR by Jorum Studio is a dry, smoky aquatic that subverts traditional marine profiles. Built around a core of ash, salt, chamomile, and driftwood, it offers an atmospheric experience reminiscent of a cold, windswept volcanic beach rather than a sunny tropical resort.

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 ASKR?

ASKR takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; ASKR is rated 3.81/5 from 119 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ASKR for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or ASKR?

ASKR lasts longest (ASKR 68/100, Bois d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or ASKR?

Projection is very close: ASKR 51/100, Bois d'Iris 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bois d'Iris and ASKR smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Salt, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Bois d'Iris or ASKR better for summer or winter?

For summer, ASKR is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois d'Iris is the stronger pick. Bois d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Iris and ASKR?

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. ASKR has top notes of Ash, Salt, Sichuan Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Chamomile, Angelica, Copal and Elm, a base of Driftwood, Vetiver, Orris Root and Ambergris.