Fragrance comparison

Imperial Iris Cologne vs L'Eau de Reims

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,068 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Eau de Reims

Reims

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,815 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau de Reims takes 4 of 4 categories.

Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau de Reims
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Iris Cologne0/4

L'Eau de Reims4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Eau de Reims
Sillage & projection: L'Eau de Reims
Value for money: L'Eau de Reims
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de Reims

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

L'Eau de ReimsReims

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

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

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau de Reims

SillageL'Eau de Reims

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Eau de ReimsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

mossy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

NeroliGeraniumPetitgrainOakmossIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Geranium and Oakmoss. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,815

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Eau de ReimsHigher 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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L'Eau de Reims by Reims is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. L'Eau de Reims was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback …

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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 L'Eau de Reims?

L'Eau de Reims takes 4 of 4 categories. Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; L'Eau de Reims is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau de Reims for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Iris Cologne or L'Eau de Reims?

L'Eau de Reims lasts longest (L'Eau de Reims 71/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Iris Cologne or L'Eau de Reims?

L'Eau de Reims projects furthest (L'Eau de Reims 69/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Iris Cologne and L'Eau de Reims smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Imperial Iris Cologne or L'Eau de Reims better for summer or winter?

Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear; L'Eau de Reims suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Iris Cologne and L'Eau de Reims?

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. L'Eau de Reims features Neroli, Geranium, Petitgrain, Oakmoss and Incense.