Iris 39 vs La Chatte
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Iris 39Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La ChatteChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Iris 394/5
La Chatte1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Iris 39
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Iris 39
- Sillage & projection
- La Chatte
- Value for money
- Iris 39
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris 39
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris 39Le LaboLa ChatteSiordia ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
Category winnerIris 39Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
1,333 votes
33%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris 39
SillageLa Chatte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIris 39Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
iris84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
powdery100%
musky92%
animalic84%
sweet77%
leather69%
woody61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Powdery NotesCivetCastoreumRose de MaiIrisSweet NotesVioletVanillaMuskJasmine SambacPeachAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIris, Violet, Musk and Civet. Durations are only published for Iris 39, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall80
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,627
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews176
Overall rank#55,863
PerfumerEkaterina Siordia
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris 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…
Reviews →La Chatte reads as a vintage-leaning floral with a strong powdery, musky core and a distinctly animalic edge. Iris, violet, rose de Mai and jasmine sambac soften the opening, while civet, castoreum, vanilla, amber and patchouli give it a warmer, darker dry-down. This is likely to suit someone who enjoys textured, old-…
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, Iris 39 or La Chatte?
Iris 39 takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; La Chatte is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Chatte for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or La Chatte?
Iris 39 lasts longest (Iris 39 75/100, La Chatte 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris 39 or La Chatte?
La Chatte projects furthest (La Chatte 71/100, Iris 39 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris 39 and La Chatte smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet, Musk and Civet.
Is Iris 39 or La Chatte better for summer or winter?
Iris 39 suits daytime wear; La Chatte suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris 39 and La Chatte?
Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. La Chatte features Powdery Notes, Civet, Castoreum, Rose de Mai and Iris.
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