Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 vs Cabotine

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6,558 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris 39

Le Labo

3.861,333 votes

Rank #1,627 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,565 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris 39
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Iris 394/7

Cabotine3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris 39
Community sentiment: Iris 39
Longevity: Iris 39
Sillage & projection: Cabotine
Value for money: Cabotine
Versatility: Iris 39
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabotine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris 39Le Labo

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIris 39Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,333 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerIris 39Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityIris 39

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMusk, Civet, Ylang-Ylang and Ginger. Durations are only published for Iris 39, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall80

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris 39Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex49

Women45

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,627

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#1,565

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 39 by Le Labo strips away the sweet cosmetic powder often found in floral scents, focusing instead on the raw, vegetal root of the flower. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2006, the fragrance opens with an unexpected bite of fresh lime and pungent ginger. That brisk citrus quickly gives way to a heart of rooty…

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Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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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, Iris 39 or Cabotine?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or Cabotine?

They last about the same: Iris 39 75/100, Cabotine 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 or Cabotine?

Projection is very close: Cabotine 69/100, Iris 39 67/100 for sillage.

Do Iris 39 and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Civet, Ylang-Ylang and Ginger.

Is Iris 39 or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris 39 is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris 39 is the stronger pick. Iris 39 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris 39 and Cabotine?

Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.