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Iris Ardent vs 100

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

Updated 62 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Iris Ardent

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 100

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris Ardent3/5
1002/5
Ratings & consensus
100
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Iris Ardent
Sillage & projection
100
Value for money
Iris Ardent
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Ardent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iris ArdentMolinard
100ScentBar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.40/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%
4.00/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%
Category winner100Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
35%Like
21%Ok
9%Dislike
14%Hate

43 votes

42%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityIris Ardent

Sillage100

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value38
Category winnerIris ArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
iris77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
honey77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin
Heart
IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper
Base
LeatherVetiverAmberMusk
Top
JuniperIrisCypress
Heart
IncensePatchouliMyrrh
Base
Woody NotesHoneyLeatherAmberAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cypress, Iris and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer25
Fall88
Winter81
Day100
Night90
Spring57
Summer86
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex35
Women30
Men0
Unisex80
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,896

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris ArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…

Reviews →

100 by ScentBar is a leather fragrance for men and women, featuring a sharp opening of juniper and iris. The heart of incense and patchouli warms into a base of woody notes and honey. It acts as a versatile companion for autumn days, sitting comfortably between modern designer styles and something slightly more assert…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Ardent or 100?

Iris Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; 100 is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 100 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ardent or 100?

They last about the same: Iris Ardent 62/100, 100 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ardent or 100?

100 projects furthest (100 54/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ardent and 100 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Iris and Incense.

Is Iris Ardent or 100 better for summer or winter?

Iris Ardent suits daytime wear; 100 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Ardent and 100?

Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. 100 has top notes of Juniper, Iris and Cypress, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Myrrh, a base of Woody Notes, Honey, Leather and Amber.

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