Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Atlas

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,624 ratings analysed

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Atlas

Lattafa Perfumes

4.012,027 votes

Rank #17 MarineSalty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atlas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Atlas
Choose it for a marine and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois d'Iris3/7

Atlas4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'IrisVan Cleef & Arpels

AtlasLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 2,027 votes

Have 88%Had 12%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

56%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

1,694 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAtlas

SillageAtlas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAtlasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

marine100%

salty92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match27%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

Sea NotesSaltLemon

Heart

DavanaIris

Base

AmbergrisOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSalt, Iris 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois d'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#17

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews342

Category winnerAtlasHigher 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…

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Atlas by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense, salty marine fragrance designed for those who appreciate a dark, oceanic profile. Launching in 2024, it features prominent sea notes and salt, grounded by ambergris and oakmoss. This scent is ideal for warm weather wear, as its powerful projection performs exceptionally well wh…

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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, Bois d'Iris or Atlas?

Atlas takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Atlas is rated 4.01/5 from 2,027 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Atlas for a marine and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Atlas?

Atlas lasts longest (Atlas 88/100, Bois d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Atlas?

Atlas projects furthest (Atlas 80/100, Bois d'Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Atlas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Salt, Iris and Ambergris.

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

For summer, Bois d'Iris 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 Atlas?

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Atlas has top notes of Sea Notes, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Davana and Iris, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.