Fragrance comparison

Eau de Coton vs Iris Dragées

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,201 ratings analysed

Eau de Coton

Guerlain

4.1562 votes

Rank #17,079 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Iris Dragées

Lancôme

4.151,139 votes

Rank #713 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dragées takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Coton
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Dragées
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eau de Coton1/7

Iris Dragées6/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Dragées
Community sentiment: Iris Dragées
Longevity: Iris Dragées
Sillage & projection: Iris Dragées
Value for money: Iris Dragées
Versatility: Eau de Coton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Dragées

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CotonGuerlain

Iris DragéesLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.15/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerIris DragéesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

864 votes

Category winnerIris DragéesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIris Dragées

SillageIris Dragées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value43

Category winnerIris DragéesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

almond77%

sweet69%

floral61%

iris100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cotton FlowerWhite MuskOrange BlossomLinenAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Iris FlowerAlmondSugarOrange BlossomFreesia

Base

VanillaOrrisWhite MuskIso E Super

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond. Durations are only published for Eau de Coton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter68

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de CotonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#713

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews195

Category winnerIris DragéesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Coton by Guerlain offers a soft and comforting scent built around clean linen, sweet almond, and tender cotton flower. It opens with an airy burst of orange blossom paired with a delicate citrus brightness before settling into a gentle rhythm. The heart reveals a smooth, powdery white floral texture that feels …

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Iris Dragées is a soft, powdery iris built around sugared almond, vanilla and clean musk. It opens with a light citrus sparkle, then settles into a fluffy makeup-like iris with a delicate nutty sweetness that many wearers describe as airy rather than heavy. It suits someone who wants an elegant, comforting scent with …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Coton or Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Coton is rated 4.15/5 from 62 votes; Iris Dragées is rated 4.15/5 from 1,139 votes. Choose Eau de Coton for a powdery and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Dragées for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Coton or Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées lasts longest (Iris Dragées 70/100, Eau de Coton 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Coton or Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées projects furthest (Iris Dragées 63/100, Eau de Coton 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Coton and Iris Dragées smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include White Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond.

Is Eau de Coton or Iris Dragées better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Coton is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Dragées is the stronger pick. Eau de Coton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Coton and Iris Dragées?

Eau de Coton features Cotton Flower, White Musk, Orange Blossom, Linen and Almond. Iris Dragées has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris Flower, Almond, Sugar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Orris, White Musk and Iso E Super.