Fragrance comparison

Iris Ardent vs 1869 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Iris Ardent

Molinard

3.4043 votes

Rank #21,560 WoodyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

1869 Eau de Parfum

Acca Kappa

3.89138 votes

Rank #9,100 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris Ardent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1869 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Iris Ardent1/7

1869 Eau de Parfum6/7

Ratings & consensus: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Iris Ardent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1869 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris ArdentMolinard

1869 Eau de ParfumAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

3.89/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumRating 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

34%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity1869 Eau de Parfum

Sillage1869 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

iris77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

CardamomGeranium

Heart

Violet LeavesIrisLeatherBay Leaf

Base

VetiverVanillaAmberIncenseLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Leather. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris ArdentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex35

Women30

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumHigher 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…

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1869 Eau de Parfum by Acca Kappa is a Leather fragrance for men. Top notes are Cardamom and Geranium; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Incense and Labdanum.

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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 Ardent or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; 1869 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 138 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1869 Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ardent or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (1869 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Iris Ardent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ardent or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (1869 Eau de Parfum 55/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ardent and 1869 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Leather.

Is Iris Ardent or 1869 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Ardent and 1869 Eau de Parfum?

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. 1869 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Incense.