Infusion d'Iris vs Eau Sans Pareil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 5 of 7 categories.
Infusion d'IrisChoose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Sans PareilChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Infusion d'Iris2/7
Eau Sans Pareil5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Infusion d'Iris
- Community sentiment
- Infusion d'Iris
- Longevity
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Value for money
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Versatility
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sans Pareil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Infusion d'IrisPradaEau Sans PareilPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
10,899 votes
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
293 votes
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sans Pareil
SillageEau Sans Pareil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau Sans PareilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
African Orange FlowerNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGalbanumMastic or Lentisque
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseBenzoinVetiver
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Infusion d'Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,619
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,276
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Infusion d'Iris is the benchmark for clean, composed sophistication. It does not shout. Instead, the fragrance opens with a brief burst of sharp alcohol before giving way to crisp mandarin, dry neroli, and cool orange blossom petals. Within twenty minutes, the star appears. Earthy iris root takes center stage, w…
Reviews →Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…
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
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Infusion d'Iris or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 5 of 7 categories. Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Infusion d'Iris or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Infusion d'Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infusion d'Iris or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil projects furthest (Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infusion d'Iris and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin.
Is Infusion d'Iris or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?
For summer, Infusion d'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sans Pareil is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infusion d'Iris and Eau Sans Pareil?
Infusion d'Iris has top notes of African Orange Flower, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
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