Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Radish

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,599 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Radish

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #68,082 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Iris takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Bois d'Iris4/4

Radish0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois d'Iris
Sillage & projection: Bois d'Iris
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

RadishPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 63%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Iris

SillageBois d'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBois d'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%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

AmbroxanSeaweedSaltMandarinGrapefruitBergamotGingerLavender

Heart

Palo SantoIncenseGuaiac WoodBay LeafAmbergrisOakmoss

Base

VetiverMyrrhMuskSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,082

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

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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Radish by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp, marine breeze that collides with dark, smoky woods. Built for the adventurous wearer, this scent contrasts cold minerals against dry cedar. It feels like standing on a rocky shoreline during an autumn storm, wrapped in a heavy wool coat.

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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 Radish?

Bois d'Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Radish is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Radish for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Radish?

Bois d'Iris lasts longest (Bois d'Iris 59/100, Radish 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Radish?

Bois d'Iris projects furthest (Bois d'Iris 50/100, Radish 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Radish smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Salt, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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

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

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

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Radish has top notes of Ambroxan, Seaweed, Salt and Mandarin, heart notes of Palo Santo, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Myrrh, Musk and Sandalwood.