Fragrance comparison

Charlotte vs Iris Soap

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charlotte

BEAUTY SOU

4.502 votes

Rank #46,210 White FloralWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Soap

Ahro

3.506 votes

Rank #65,505 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlotte takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charlotte
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Soap
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Charlotte3/4

Iris Soap1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotteBEAUTY SOU

Iris SoapAhro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCharlotte

SillageCharlotte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerIris SoapBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

iris100%

powdery92%

soapy84%

amber77%

violet69%

white floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyIndian LotusLemonBergamotNectarinePeachCoconut

Heart

VioletTahitian GardeniaOrange BlossomYlang YlangBarkJasmineIrisOrchid

Base

CedarMuskCaramelCotton CandySandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

Top

SoapBergamot

Heart

IrisLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

AmbergrisOrrisMusk

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Bergamot, Violet and Iris. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlotteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlotte by BEAUTY SOU opens with a bright splash of nectarine, bergamot, and lemon, quickly rounded out by tropical coconut and watery lotus. As the initial citrus crispness subsides, white floral heart notes take over, led by Tahitian gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossom with subtle warmth from clove and cinnamon.…

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Iris Soap is a soft, powdery floral built around the feeling of clean skin and pressed iris. It opens with a bright soapy lift and a touch of bergamot, then settles into violet, lily of the valley, and a smooth orris musk base. It usually reads gentle, polished, and slightly feminine despite being marketed as unisex. …

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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, Charlotte or Iris Soap?

Charlotte takes 3 of 4 categories. Charlotte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Iris Soap is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Charlotte for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Soap for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlotte or Iris Soap?

Charlotte lasts longest (Charlotte 60/100, Iris Soap 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlotte or Iris Soap?

Charlotte projects furthest (Charlotte 63/100, Iris Soap 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlotte and Iris Soap smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and violet accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Violet and Iris.

Is Charlotte or Iris Soap better for summer or winter?

Charlotte suits daytime wear; Iris Soap suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlotte and Iris Soap?

Charlotte has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Indian Lotus, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Tahitian Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedar, Musk, Caramel and Cotton Candy. Iris Soap has top notes of Soap and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Ambergris, Orris and Musk.