Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Joya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,371 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris

L'Erbolario

3.821,268 votes

Rank #1,116 SweetIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Joya

Myrurgia

4.03103 votes

Rank #10,566 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Joya
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris4/7

Joya3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisL'Erbolario

JoyaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 32%

Category winnerJoyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

1,268 votes

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerJoyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIris

SillageIris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

iris92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aldehydic69%

violet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

IrisHawthorn

Base

SugarVanillaMuskTobacco

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCinnamonMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerJoyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex9

Women90

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#10,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by L'Erbolario opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and heady ylang-ylang before settling into a thick wall of cosmetic powder. The heart relies on dense iris root, giving off the dry texture of vintage compact powder and classic cold cream. As hours pass, warm vanilla and sweet sugar soften the floral edg…

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Joya opens with bright, fizzy citrus and aldehydes, then settles into a warm floral heart of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris. In wear it reads powdery, spicy and softly woody, with vanilla, sandalwood and musk giving it a rich vintage finish. This suits someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumes with character r…

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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 or Joya?

Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.82/5 from 1,268 votes; Joya is rated 4.03/5 from 103 votes. Choose Iris for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Joya for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Joya?

Iris lasts longest (Iris 77/100, Joya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Joya?

Iris projects furthest (Iris 70/100, Joya 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Joya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Iris or Joya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Joya?

Iris has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hawthorn, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Musk and Tobacco. Joya has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Ambergris.