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Infusion d'Iris vs Orange Discrete

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

Updated 10,925 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infusion d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Infusion d'Iris

    Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Orange Discrete

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Infusion d'Iris5/7
Orange Discrete2/7
Ratings & consensus
Infusion d'Iris
Community sentiment
Infusion d'Iris
Longevity
Infusion d'Iris
Sillage & projection
Orange Discrete
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Orange Discrete
Note pyramid (duration)
Infusion d'Iris
Fragranxe ranking
Infusion d'Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Infusion d'IrisPrada
Orange DiscreteLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerInfusion d'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

10,899 votes

23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityInfusion d'Iris

SillageOrange Discrete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
African Orange FlowerNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGalbanumMastic or Lentisque
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseBenzoinVetiver
Notes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Category winnerOrange DiscreteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex33
Women65

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,634

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerInfusion d'IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada 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…

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Orange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…

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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, Infusion d'Iris or Orange Discrete?

Infusion d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes; Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Infusion d'Iris or Orange Discrete?

Infusion d'Iris lasts longest (Infusion d'Iris 61/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infusion d'Iris or Orange Discrete?

Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Infusion d'Iris and Orange Discrete smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Infusion d'Iris or Orange Discrete better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orange Discrete is the stronger pick. For winter, Infusion d'Iris is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear; Orange Discrete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Infusion d'Iris and Orange Discrete?

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. Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver.

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