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Hakka vs Blue Iris

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

Updated 91 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Hakka

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Blue Iris

    Choose it for a violet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hakka2/4
Blue Iris2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hakka
Sillage & projection
Blue Iris
Value for money
Blue Iris
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hakka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HakkaJ-Scent
Blue IrisShirley May
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.41/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
14%Love
38%Like
27%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate

86 votes

0%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate45
Category winners

LongevityHakka

SillageBlue Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value75
Category winnerBlue IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
floral30%
violet100%
woody92%
green84%
floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
LilyLotusJasmineIris
Base
MuskCedarAmber
Top
MintIris
Heart
Water VioletLotus
Base
Woody NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Lotus, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer100
Fall18
Winter18
Day100
Night25
Spring50
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men21
Unisex68
Women11
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHakkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J-Scent Hakka opens with a cooling splash of Japanese mint, crisp bergamot, and crushed green leaves. As the top notes settle, watery lotus, lily, and iris create a clean floral heart over a soft base of white musk and cedarwood. This unisex scent offers a refreshing botanical profile designed for warm spring and summ…

Reviews →

Shirley May Blue Iris is a refreshing, light scent built around aquatic elements and cool florals. It opens with an icy burst of fresh mint and a subtle, powdery iris note that softens the immediate chill. As it warms on the skin, a watery violet and lotus accord takes over, suggesting a calm garden pond after a cool …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hakka or Blue Iris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hakka is rated 3.41/5 from 86 votes; Blue Iris is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hakka for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blue Iris for a violet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hakka or Blue Iris?

Hakka lasts longest (Hakka 59/100, Blue Iris 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hakka or Blue Iris?

Blue Iris projects furthest (Blue Iris 64/100, Hakka 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hakka and Blue Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Mint, Lotus, Iris and Amber.

Is Hakka or Blue Iris better for summer or winter?

Hakka suits daytime wear; Blue Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hakka and Blue Iris?

Hakka has top notes of Mint, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lotus, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. Blue Iris has top notes of Mint and Iris, heart notes of Water Violet and Lotus, a base of Woody Notes and Amber.

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