Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Mönch

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,602 ratings analysed

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bois d'Iris1/3

Mönch1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mönch
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both earthy, powdery and iris

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

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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Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…

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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 Mönch?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Mönch?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Bois d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Mönch?

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

Do Bois d'Iris and Mönch smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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

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

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

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris.