Elle vs Infusion d'Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elle takes 5 of 7 categories.
ElleChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Infusion d'IrisChoose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elle5/7
Infusion d'Iris2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elle
- Community sentiment
- Infusion d'Iris
- Longevity
- Elle
- Sillage & projection
- Elle
- Value for money
- Infusion d'Iris
- Versatility
- Elle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElleXerjoffInfusion d'IrisPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerElleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
477 votes
43%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
10,899 votes
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElle
SillageElle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfusion d'IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
white floral77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
iris100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
African Orange FlowerCitrusesGalbanum
Heart
IrisBirchWoodsy NotesPatchouli
Base
BenzoinOpoponaxAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
African Orange FlowerNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGalbanumMastic or Lentisque
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseBenzoinVetiver
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Galbanum, Iris and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Infusion d'Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night25
Category winnerElleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,970
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#27,619
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAfrican orange flower and crisp galbanum open Xerjoff Elle with a bright, green citrus lift. As it warms, powdery iris and earthy patchouli merge into a rich base of benzoin, resinous opoponax, and golden amber. The scent balances clean white florals against dark woody depth, creating a glowing scent bubble that shift…
Reviews →Prada Infusion d'Iris is the benchmark for clean, composed sophistication. It does not shout. Instead, the fragrance opens with a brief burst of sharp alcohol before giving way to crisp mandarin, dry neroli, and cool orange blossom petals. Within twenty minutes, the star appears. Earthy iris root takes center stage, w…
Reviews →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, Elle or Infusion d'Iris?
Elle takes 5 of 7 categories. Elle is rated 4.16/5 from 477 votes; Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes. Choose Elle for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elle or Infusion d'Iris?
Elle lasts longest (Elle 71/100, Infusion d'Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elle or Infusion d'Iris?
Elle projects furthest (Elle 61/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elle and Infusion d'Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Galbanum, Iris and Benzoin.
Is Elle or Infusion d'Iris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elle is the stronger pick. For winter, Elle is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elle and Infusion d'Iris?
Elle has top notes of African Orange Flower, Citruses and Galbanum, heart notes of Iris, Birch, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Opoponax, Amber and Musk. Infusion d'Iris has top notes of African Orange Flower, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.
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