Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Caterina

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,600 ratings analysed

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Caterina

Allegro Parfum

3.673 votes

Rank #63,012 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caterina
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bois d'Iris2/4

Caterina2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caterina
Sillage & projection: Caterina
Value for money: Bois d'Iris
Versatility: Not scored
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

CaterinaAllegro Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCaterina

SillageCaterina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBois d'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, 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

MilkBergamot

Heart

IrisHeliotropeJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodAmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesIris, 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,012

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Caterina by Allegro Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Caterina was launched in 2018. Top notes are Milk and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Heliotrope and Jasmine; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and White Musk.

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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 Caterina?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Caterina is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caterina for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Caterina?

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

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Caterina?

Caterina projects furthest (Caterina 88/100, Bois d'Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Caterina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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

Bois d'Iris suits daytime wear; Caterina suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Caterina has top notes of Milk and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.