Fragrance comparison

Iris Ardent vs Virde

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Iris Ardent

Molinard

3.4043 votes

Rank #21,560 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Virde

Soma Parfums

3.8323 votes

Rank #41,145 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virde takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iris Ardent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virde
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Ardent1/5

Virde4/5

Ratings & consensus: Virde
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virde
Sillage & projection: Virde
Value for money: Virde
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

VirdeSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

Category winnerVirdeRating 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

52%Love

13%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVirde

SillageVirde

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVirdeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

iris77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin

Heart

IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberMusk

Top

LavenderJuniperPepperBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCypressPine needles

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cypress, Pepper 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

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex35

Women30

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

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Virde by Soma Parfums presents a deep green structure rooted in coniferous woods and dark earth. The scent opens with aromatic lavender alongside juniper berries, bergamot, and black pepper. As the top notes clear, pine needles, cypress, vetiver, and patchouli build a crisp forest-floor heart. The dry-down rests on oa…

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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 Virde?

Virde takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Virde is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virde for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ardent or Virde?

Virde lasts longest (Virde 80/100, Iris Ardent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ardent or Virde?

Virde projects furthest (Virde 65/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ardent and Virde smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Pepper and Leather.

Is Iris Ardent or Virde better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Ardent and Virde?

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. Virde has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cypress and Pine needles, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.