Fragrance comparison

Castling vs Iris Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 248 ratings analysed

Castling

Mind Games

3.90211 votes

Rank #33,199 WoodyPowdery

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Iris Sublime

Jardin Bohème

3.7637 votes

Rank #55,577 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castling
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iris Sublime
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Castling3/7

Iris Sublime4/7

Ratings & consensus: Castling
Community sentiment: Castling
Longevity: Iris Sublime
Sillage & projection: Iris Sublime
Value for money: Iris Sublime
Versatility: Iris Sublime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castling

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastlingMind Games

Iris SublimeJardin Bohème

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

Category winnerCastlingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

211 votes

32%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCastlingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIris Sublime

SillageIris Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIris SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

iris61%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

fruity77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Fig LeafSea SaltBergamot

Heart

IrisLotusFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesMadagascar Vetiver

Top

PlumFreesiaBergamot

Heart

Iris

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Freesia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer18

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night64

Category winnerIris SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex41

Women48

Men16

Unisex47

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,199

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCastlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castling by Mind Games opens with a crisp snap of fig leaf and a distinct bite of sea salt over bergamot. Within minutes, clean lotus and powdery iris soften the initial green edge into a smooth, milky botanical haze. The base settles into quiet sandalwood, clean skin musk, and subtle vetiver. It smells polished, airy…

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Iris Sublime by Jardin Bohème is a soft, makeup-powder iris fragrance that opens with a brief splash of sour plum and green freesia. The scent quickly settles into a dry, violet-like floral heart, escaping any sugary fruitiness. As it warms on the skin, it develops a quiet base of woody sandalwood, clean musk, and a l…

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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, Castling or Iris Sublime?

Iris Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Castling is rated 3.90/5 from 211 votes; Iris Sublime is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Castling for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iris Sublime for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Castling or Iris Sublime?

Iris Sublime lasts longest (Iris Sublime 69/100, Castling 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castling or Iris Sublime?

Iris Sublime projects furthest (Iris Sublime 57/100, Castling 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castling and Iris Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Castling or Iris Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castling is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Sublime is the stronger pick. Iris Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castling and Iris Sublime?

Castling has top notes of Fig Leaf, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lotus and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Iris Sublime has top notes of Plum, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.