Infusion d'Iris vs Scandal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scandal takes 7 of 7 categories.
Infusion d'IrisChoose it for a iris and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ScandalChoose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Infusion d'Iris0/7
Scandal7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scandal
- Community sentiment
- Scandal
- Longevity
- Scandal
- Sillage & projection
- Scandal
- Value for money
- Scandal
- Versatility
- Scandal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scandal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Infusion d'IrisPradaScandalLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10,899 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerScandalRating 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
56%Love
33%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScandal
SillageScandal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScandalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
leather92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber
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
Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose
Base
oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Incense. 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
Spring44
Summer17
Fall100
Winter94
Day29
Night100
Category winnerScandalMost 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#6,771
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerScandalHigher 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 →Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…
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 Scandal?
Scandal takes 7 of 7 categories. Infusion d'Iris is rated 4.10/5 from 10,899 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Infusion d'Iris for a iris and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Infusion d'Iris or Scandal?
Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Infusion d'Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infusion d'Iris or Scandal?
Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Infusion d'Iris 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infusion d'Iris and Scandal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Incense.
Is Infusion d'Iris or Scandal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scandal is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal is the stronger pick. Infusion d'Iris suits daytime wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infusion d'Iris and Scandal?
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. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.
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