Fragrance comparison

Iris Basque vs Liquid Illusion

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 760 ratings analysed

Iris Basque

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9030 votes

Rank #55,618 IrisGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Liquid Illusion

Juliette Has A Gun

3.80730 votes

Rank #4,060 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liquid Illusion takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Iris Basque3/7

Liquid Illusion4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris BasqueParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Liquid IllusionJuliette Has A Gun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 45%

3.80/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLiquid IllusionRating 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

35%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

566 votes

Category winnerIris BasqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLiquid Illusion

SillageLiquid Illusion

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%

powdery100%

iris92%

almond84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and violet

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

Top

AlmondHeliotropeViolet

Heart

IrisOrrisTuberose

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSiam Benzoin

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris BasqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

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

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerLiquid IllusionHigher 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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Liquid Illusion is a powdery floral study centered on iris and almond. It provides a clean, cosmetic aroma that leans toward the vintage lipstick aesthetic. Perfect for crisp spring days when you want a non-gourmand comfort scent, it offers a sophisticated presence that never feels too heavy or aggressive on the skin …

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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 Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Basque is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Liquid Illusion is rated 3.80/5 from 730 votes. Choose Iris Basque for a iris and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liquid Illusion for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Basque or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion lasts longest (Liquid Illusion 68/100, Iris Basque 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Basque or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion projects furthest (Liquid Illusion 62/100, Iris Basque 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Basque and Liquid Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Orris and Iris.

Is Iris Basque or Liquid Illusion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Basque and Liquid Illusion?

Iris Basque features Green Notes, Orris and Iris. Liquid Illusion has top notes of Almond, Heliotrope and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Orris and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Siam Benzoin.