Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Basi Femme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Basi Femme

Armand Basi

3.94170 votes

Rank #17,471 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basi Femme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basi Femme
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris1/7

Basi Femme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

Basi FemmeArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

3.94/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerBasi FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

52 votes

26%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerBasi FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBasi Femme

SillageBasi Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossAmber

Top

CorianderFruitsLemonGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineVioletCassiaPink PepperRosePeony

Base

PralineVanillaAmberMuskPalisander RosewoodWoody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Jasmine and Peony. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring88

Summer37

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night44

Category winnerBasi FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBasi FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …

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Basi Femme is a soft-spoken woody floral with a green lemon opening, muted fruit, and a warm amber-musk base. On skin it often reads more unusual than pretty at first, with rosewood, moss, pepper, and a slightly damp woody feel standing out. It suits someone who likes quiet, close-wearing perfumes with a dry, earthy e…

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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 Basi Femme?

Basi Femme takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Basi Femme is rated 3.94/5 from 170 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Basi Femme for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Basi Femme?

Basi Femme lasts longest (Basi Femme 57/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Basi Femme?

Basi Femme projects furthest (Basi Femme 59/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Basi Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Iris or Basi Femme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Basi Femme?

Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Basi Femme has top notes of Coriander, Fruits, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Cassia and Pink Pepper, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.