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Eclat vs Iris

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

Updated 1,119 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Eclat

    Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

  • Iris

    Choose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eclat4/7
Iris3/7
Ratings & consensus
Iris
Community sentiment
Iris
Longevity
Eclat
Sillage & projection
Eclat
Value for money
Iris
Versatility
Eclat
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eclat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EclatOriflame
IrisYardley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 892 votes
Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerIrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
62%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

892 votes

17%Love
63%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityEclat

SillageEclat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value75
Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
violet77%
woody69%
musky61%
iris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ApricotRaspberryCitrusesBlack Currant
Heart
LilyVioletRoseJasmineIris
Base
White MuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Green LeavesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base4-6 hrs
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Violet, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night19
Category winnerEclatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex3
Women94
Men10
Unisex35
Women55
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,717

PerfumerViolaine David

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEclatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Eclat opens with tart raspberry and bright citrus before settling into a soft heart of violet, lily, and iris. Base notes of white musk and sandalwood create a smooth, clean dry-down that sits close to the skin. It works best as an easy daily scent for cool spring mornings and professional office settings.

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Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eclat or Iris?

Eclat takes 4 of 7 categories. Eclat is rated 3.75/5 from 892 votes; Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes. Choose Eclat for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclat or Iris?

Eclat lasts longest (Eclat 57/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclat or Iris?

Eclat projects furthest (Eclat 52/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclat and Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Rose and Iris.

Is Eclat or Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eclat and Iris?

Eclat has top notes of Apricot, Raspberry, Citruses and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar. Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla.

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