Fragrance comparison

Imperial Iris Cologne vs Cosa Nostra Platinium

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,068 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cosa Nostra Platinium

Paris Elysees

3.1926 votes

Rank #44,640 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cosa Nostra Platinium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cosa Nostra Platinium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Iris Cologne1/4

Cosa Nostra Platinium3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imperial Iris Cologne
Sillage & projection: Cosa Nostra Platinium
Value for money: Cosa Nostra Platinium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cosa Nostra Platinium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

Cosa Nostra PlatiniumParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 22%Had 51%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

4%Love

54%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityImperial Iris Cologne

SillageCosa Nostra Platinium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCosa Nostra PlatiniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

lavender65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

RosemaryLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumGalbanumSageJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberOakmossVetiverSandalowoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Neroli and Geranium. Durations are only published for Cosa Nostra Platinium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer64

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCosa Nostra PlatiniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Imperial Iris Cologne opens with a brisk splash of bergamot, sea notes, and tart cassis before settling into an airy lavender heart. A clean backbone of iris flower, neroli, and oakmoss emerges on warm skin. Built as a fresh botanical interpretation of traditional Eau de Cologne, it shines during sunlit spring …

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Cosa Nostra Platinium by Paris Elysees is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that opens with a clean, sharp burst of herbal and floral notes. Crisp rosemary, soothing lavender, green petitgrain, and a touch of neroli greet the senses right away. As the scent develops, it transitions into a herbal heart made of gerani…

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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, Imperial Iris Cologne or Cosa Nostra Platinium?

Cosa Nostra Platinium takes 3 of 4 categories. Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Cosa Nostra Platinium is rated 3.19/5 from 26 votes. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cosa Nostra Platinium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Iris Cologne or Cosa Nostra Platinium?

Imperial Iris Cologne lasts longest (Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100, Cosa Nostra Platinium 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Iris Cologne or Cosa Nostra Platinium?

Cosa Nostra Platinium projects furthest (Cosa Nostra Platinium 52/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Iris Cologne and Cosa Nostra Platinium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Neroli and Geranium.

Is Imperial Iris Cologne or Cosa Nostra Platinium better for summer or winter?

Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear; Cosa Nostra Platinium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Iris Cologne and Cosa Nostra Platinium?

Imperial Iris Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Cassis and Lavender, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Iris Flower, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. Cosa Nostra Platinium has top notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Galbanum, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalowood.