Fragrance comparison

Iris Basque vs Lemon Iris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Iris Basque

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9030 votes

Rank #55,618 IrisGreen

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lemon Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Basque
Choose it for a iris and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris Basque3/7

Lemon Iris4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris BasqueParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Lemon IrisVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 45%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerLemon IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerLemon IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIris Basque

SillageIris Basque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIris BasqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

green83%

powdery65%

earthy48%

violet30%

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesOrrisIris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LemonIrisOrrisBergamotMuskVetiverRose WaterAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris Basque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring92

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Category winnerLemon IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLemon IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Basque by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque strips away heavy perfume sweetness to focus purely on the cool earth. The opening hits with crisp, crushed green notes and cold botanical sap. It smells damp. Within minutes, pale iris and velvety orris root rise up, creating a dry texture reminiscent of clean vintage…

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Lemon Iris by Victoria's Secret opens with a bright burst of tart lemon and bergamot before shifting into a cool, powdery iris center. Orris root adds an earthy softness, while atlas cedar and vetiver ground the base with subtle woods. Rose water injects a faint floral dewiness that keeps the dry-down clean rather tha…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Basque or Lemon Iris?

Lemon Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Basque is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Iris Basque for a iris and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Basque or Lemon Iris?

Iris Basque lasts longest (Iris Basque 58/100, Lemon Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Basque or Lemon Iris?

Projection is very close: Iris Basque 55/100, Lemon Iris 53/100 for sillage.

Do Iris Basque and Lemon Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Orris and Iris.

Is Iris Basque or Lemon Iris better for summer or winter?

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