Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Iris d'Argent

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,983 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #577 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Iris d'Argent

Keiko Mecheri

3.89254 votes

Rank #28,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Iris d'Argent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Fracas5/7

Iris d'Argent2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Iris d'ArgentKeiko Mecheri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

28%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerIris d'ArgentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerFracasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

woody100%

earthy92%

iris84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Notes

Black IrisWhite IrisCitrusesCedarVetiverOakmossAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhite Iris, Amber, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris d'ArgentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men7

Unisex51

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#577

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#28,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Iris d'Argent opens with a crisp splash of citruses and a sharp green snap, immediately setting a cool, reserved tone. Rather than a warm or sweet floral, this scent leans into the cool texture of black iris and white iris. As the fragrance develops on the skin, a dry cedar and earthy vetiver base emerges to anchor th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or Iris d'Argent?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Iris d'Argent is rated 3.89/5 from 254 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Iris d'Argent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Iris d'Argent?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Iris d'Argent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Iris d'Argent?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Iris d'Argent 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Iris d'Argent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include White Iris, Amber, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Fracas or Iris d'Argent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris d'Argent is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Iris d'Argent?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Iris d'Argent features Black Iris, White Iris, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver.