Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Persian Tale

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,601 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Persian Tale

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.504 votes

Rank #64,759 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bois d'Iris3/4

Persian Tale1/4

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

Persian TaleBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Iris

SillageBois d'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPersian TaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

woody100%

oud92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and powdery

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

Californian OrangeLemon Blossom

Heart

AmyrisIris

Base

VetiverMuskOudAmbergris

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

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,759

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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Persian Tale is a citrus to iris fragrance that quickly turns woody, musky, and oud-leaning on skin. The opening has a bright orange and lemon blossom lift, then the heart goes softly powdery with iris and amyris. The dry down is where it sits, earthy vetiver, warm woods, musk, and a more animalic ambergris nuance. Sa…

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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 Persian Tale?

Bois d'Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Persian Tale is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Persian Tale for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Persian Tale?

Bois d'Iris lasts longest (Bois d'Iris 59/100, Persian Tale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Persian Tale?

Bois d'Iris projects furthest (Bois d'Iris 50/100, Persian Tale 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Persian Tale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Bois d'Iris or Persian Tale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois d'Iris and Persian Tale?

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Persian Tale has top notes of Californian Orange and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Amyris and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Oud and Ambergris.