Fresh Iris vs Vanilla Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fresh IrisChoose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla RougeChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fresh Iris3/7
Vanilla Rouge4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Rouge
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Rouge
- Longevity
- Fresh Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Fresh Iris
- Value for money
- Fresh Iris
- Versatility
- Vanilla Rouge
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fresh IrisMAISON ASRARVanilla RougeMAISON ASRARWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
4.34/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%
Category winnerVanilla RougeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
27%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
55%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerVanilla RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFresh Iris
SillageFresh Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFresh IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
amber77%
violet69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
metallic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronRed Fruits
Heart
IrisTonkaChocolateRose
Base
MuskAmbergrisMoss
Top
SaffronRed Fruits
Heart
VanillaTonka BeanChocolateRose
Base
AmbergrisMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Red Fruits, Chocolate and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer6
Fall100
Winter83
Day56
Night100
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter79
Day70
Night100
Category winnerVanilla RougeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,706
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#13,183
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVanilla RougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFresh Iris by MAISON ASRAR is a striking unisex scent that plays with contrast. Saffron and red fruits provide a spicy, vibrant opening that quickly transitions into a heart of powdery iris and warm chocolate. It settles into a base of musk and moss, creating an earthy, sophisticated aura suitable for fall and winter …
Reviews →Vanilla Rouge by MAISON ASRAR is a striking unisex scent blending rich saffron with sweet red fruits and decadent chocolate. It settles into a warm, woody base of ambergris and moss, offering a deep and cozy profile perfect for autumn evenings. This fragrance delivers a bold, lasting presence for those who appreciate …
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
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Which is better, Fresh Iris or Vanilla Rouge?
Vanilla Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories. Fresh Iris is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; Vanilla Rouge is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Fresh Iris for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Rouge for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fresh Iris or Vanilla Rouge?
They last about the same: Fresh Iris 73/100, Vanilla Rouge 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fresh Iris or Vanilla Rouge?
Fresh Iris projects furthest (Fresh Iris 68/100, Vanilla Rouge 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fresh Iris and Vanilla Rouge smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Red Fruits, Chocolate and Rose.
Is Fresh Iris or Vanilla Rouge better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla Rouge is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Iris is the stronger pick. Fresh Iris suits evening wear; Vanilla Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fresh Iris and Vanilla Rouge?
Fresh Iris has top notes of Saffron and Red Fruits, heart notes of Iris, Tonka, Chocolate and Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Moss. Vanilla Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Red Fruits, heart notes of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Chocolate and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Moss.
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