Fragrance comparison

Esquel vs Fleur d'Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

4 wins

Esquel

Xerjoff

4.05187 votes

Rank #8,550 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur d'Iris

Adopt Parfums

4.1429 votes

Rank #38,483 PatchouliIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esquel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Esquel
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fleur d'Iris
Choose it for a patchouli and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Esquel4/7

Fleur d'Iris3/7

Ratings & consensus: Esquel
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Iris
Longevity: Esquel
Sillage & projection: Esquel
Value for money: Fleur d'Iris
Versatility: Fleur d'Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esquel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsquelXerjoff

Fleur d'IrisAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 187 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerEsquelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

187 votes

52%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerFleur d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEsquel

SillageEsquel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFleur d'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

lavender84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

woody61%

patchouli100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotIrisPink PepperMyrtle

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonOrange BlossomRosePetitgrainNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Ylang-Ylang

Base

VanillaOpoponaxTonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotSpicy NotesOrange

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomRose

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night100

Category winnerFleur d'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex53

Women19

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#38,483

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsquelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esquel by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic lavender that initially leans classic barbershop. Within thirty minutes, the aggressive citrus edge softens as powdery iris, cinnamon, and ylang-ylang emerge in the heart. The base settles into a rich resinous mix of opoponax, warm vanilla, an…

Reviews →

Fleur d'Iris by Adopt Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Orange; middle notes are Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

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, Esquel or Fleur d'Iris?

Esquel takes 4 of 7 categories. Esquel is rated 4.05/5 from 187 votes; Fleur d'Iris is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes. Choose Esquel for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fleur d'Iris for a patchouli and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Esquel or Fleur d'Iris?

Esquel lasts longest (Esquel 79/100, Fleur d'Iris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esquel or Fleur d'Iris?

Esquel projects furthest (Esquel 69/100, Fleur d'Iris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esquel and Fleur d'Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Orange Blossom.

Is Esquel or Fleur d'Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Esquel is the stronger pick. Fleur d'Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esquel and Fleur d'Iris?

Esquel has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Fleur d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.