Fragrance comparison

Equistrius vs Iris in Love

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 695 ratings analysed

Equistrius

Parfum d'Empire

3.95684 votes

Rank #6,023 PowderyViolet

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Iris in Love

Kiotis

3.7311 votes

Rank #60,036 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Equistrius
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris in Love
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Equistrius2/5

Iris in Love3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EquistriusParfum d'Empire

Iris in LoveKiotis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 18%Want 66%

Category winnerEquistriusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

684 votes

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIris in Love

SillageIris in Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIris in LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet91%

iris83%

woody74%

musky65%

floral56%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesChocolateRice

Base6-8 hrs

SuedeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

IrisVioletLilacMay RoseMagnolia

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesIris, Violet, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Equistrius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer40

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night38

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#60,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEquistriusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum d'Empire Equistrius opens with a crisp burst of cool violet and earthy iris root that quickly softens into something velvety and intimate. Within minutes, a dusting of dry rice powder and bittersweet chocolate arrives, creating the comforting texture of fine cosmetic powder and cocoa shavings rather than a stic…

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Iris in Love by Kiotis offers a powdery floral experience defined by violet and iris. Designed for women, it centers on a delicate lily-of-the-valley opening that settles into a soft, woody, and earthy musk base. Ideal for daily wear, this scent brings a clean and quiet presence to the office or casual weekend outings.

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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, Equistrius or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Equistrius is rated 3.95/5 from 684 votes; Iris in Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Equistrius for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris in Love for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Equistrius or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love lasts longest (Iris in Love 93/100, Equistrius 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Equistrius or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love projects furthest (Iris in Love 81/100, Equistrius 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Equistrius and Iris in Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Vetiver.

Is Equistrius or Iris in Love better for summer or winter?

Equistrius suits daytime wear; Iris in Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Equistrius and Iris in Love?

Equistrius has top notes of Iris and Violet, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Chocolate and Rice, a base of Suede, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Amber. Iris in Love has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lilac and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).