Fragrance comparison

Iris Basque vs Noon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris Basque

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9030 votes

Rank #55,618 IrisGreen

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Noon

SW19

3.0911 votes

Rank #56,331 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Basque takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iris Basque
Choose it for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noon
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Basque4/5

Noon0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris BasqueParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

NoonSW19

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 45%

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerIris BasqueRating 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

9%Love

27%Like

36%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityIris Basque

SillageIris Basque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

green83%

powdery65%

earthy48%

violet30%

iris100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

green77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both iris, green and powdery

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

MintAlmond Blossom

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderVetiver

Base

IrisAmberOrrisMuskCedar

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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,331

PerfumerMarianne Nawrocki Sabatier

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIris BasqueHigher 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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Noon by SW19 offers a crisp, airy experience that balances cooling mint with delicate floral touches. Designed for daily wear, this unisex scent transitions from a sharp, awakening opening into a soft, powdery iris heart. It captures the essence of a tranquil afternoon near a lakeside park, making it an ideal choice f…

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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 Noon?

Iris Basque takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris Basque is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Noon is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Iris Basque for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noon for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Basque or Noon?

They last about the same: Iris Basque 58/100, Noon 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris Basque or Noon?

Iris Basque projects furthest (Iris Basque 55/100, Noon 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Basque and Noon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Orris and Iris.

Is Iris Basque or Noon better for summer or winter?

Iris Basque suits daytime wear; Noon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Basque and Noon?

Iris Basque features Green Notes, Orris and Iris. Noon has top notes of Mint and Almond Blossom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Iris, Amber, Orris and Musk.