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Elegant Iris vs Parfum d'Ete 1992

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

Updated 1,519 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum d'Ete 1992 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Elegant Iris

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Parfum d'Ete 1992

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Elegant Iris1/4
Parfum d'Ete 19923/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Parfum d'Ete 1992
Sillage & projection
Parfum d'Ete 1992
Value for money
Elegant Iris
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Parfum d'Ete 1992

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elegant IrisYardley
Parfum d'Ete 1992Kenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
4.25/ 5 · 1,512 votes
Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
14%Love
57%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

46%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

1,512 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityParfum d'Ete 1992

SillageParfum d'Ete 1992

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value51
Category winnerElegant IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
green92%
iris84%
powdery77%
woody69%
fruity61%
floral100%
green91%
white floral83%
fresh74%
woody65%
rose56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Green LeavesRed FruitsDaisy
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisFreesiaJasmineWild Rose
Base5-7 hrs
AmberWoody Notes
Top
Green LeavesHiacynthPeachMahogany
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyFreesiaNarcissusJasmineCyclamenYlang-YlangRose
Base
OakmossIrisMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Iris, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Elegant Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer40
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex13
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,971

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum d'Ete 1992Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Elegant Iris opens with an invigorating splash of crushed green leaves, tart red fruits, and sunlit meadow daisy. The initial brightness quickly gives way to a soft floral bouquet led by powdery iris, airy freesia, and delicate wild rose. As the scent settles, warm amber and clean cedar-like woody notes create…

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Kenzo Parfum d'Ete 1992 opens with a sharp snap of crushed green leaves and wet hyacinth. A subtle touch of peach flesh adds brief fleshiness before lily-of-the-valley takes control of the heart. Perfumer Jean Claude Delville built this formula around clean botanical florals that feel crisp against warm skin. As the i…

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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, Elegant Iris or Parfum d'Ete 1992?

Parfum d'Ete 1992 takes 3 of 4 categories. Elegant Iris is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Parfum d'Ete 1992 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,512 votes. Choose Elegant Iris for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum d'Ete 1992 for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elegant Iris or Parfum d'Ete 1992?

Parfum d'Ete 1992 lasts longest (Parfum d'Ete 1992 67/100, Elegant Iris 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegant Iris or Parfum d'Ete 1992?

Parfum d'Ete 1992 projects furthest (Parfum d'Ete 1992 60/100, Elegant Iris 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegant Iris and Parfum d'Ete 1992 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Iris, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Elegant Iris or Parfum d'Ete 1992 better for summer or winter?

Elegant Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegant Iris and Parfum d'Ete 1992?

Elegant Iris has top notes of Green Leaves, Red Fruits and Daisy, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Jasmine and Wild Rose, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Parfum d'Ete 1992 has top notes of Green Leaves, Hiacynth, Peach and Mahogany, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Musk and Sandalwood.

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