Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Thebes Grade 1

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,689 ratings analysed

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Thebes Grade 1

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.1392 votes

Rank #5,795 White FloralAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thebes Grade 1 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Thebes Grade 1
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois d'Iris2/7

Thebes Grade 15/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois d'Iris
Community sentiment: Bois d'Iris
Longevity: Thebes Grade 1
Sillage & projection: Thebes Grade 1
Value for money: Thebes Grade 1
Versatility: Thebes Grade 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Thebes Grade 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'IrisVan Cleef & Arpels

Thebes Grade 1Sultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

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

59%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityThebes Grade 1

SillageThebes Grade 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value64

Category winnerThebes Grade 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

white floral100%

animalic92%

earthy84%

woody77%

iris69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both earthy, iris and woody

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

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseAldehydesBergamot

Heart

IrisBulgarian RoseJasmineMusk

Base

VetiverAnimal notesAmbergrisAmber

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

Spring88

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day80

Night100

Category winnerThebes Grade 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,795

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerThebes Grade 1Higher 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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Thebes Grade 1 by Sultan Pasha Attars is a somber, meditative floral composition for those who appreciate the intersection of animalic depth and powdery iris. It features lily-of-the-valley, iris, and a challenging vetiver base, making it a distinct choice for cooler weather. This unisex attar requires patience, rewar…

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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 Thebes Grade 1?

Thebes Grade 1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Thebes Grade 1 is rated 4.13/5 from 92 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thebes Grade 1 for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Thebes Grade 1?

Thebes Grade 1 lasts longest (Thebes Grade 1 78/100, Bois d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Thebes Grade 1?

Thebes Grade 1 projects furthest (Thebes Grade 1 68/100, Bois d'Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Thebes Grade 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Bois d'Iris or Thebes Grade 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thebes Grade 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Thebes Grade 1 is the stronger pick. Bois d'Iris suits daytime wear; Thebes Grade 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Iris and Thebes Grade 1?

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Thebes Grade 1 has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Vetiver, Animal notes, Ambergris and Amber.