Fragrance comparison

Iris vs The Vert & Bigarade

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 373 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #27,422 FreshCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Vert & Bigarade

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15321 votes

Rank #9,948 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vert & Bigarade takes 6 of 8 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Vert & Bigarade
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris1/8

The Vert & Bigarade6/8

Ratings & consensus: The Vert & Bigarade
Community sentiment: The Vert & Bigarade
Longevity: The Vert & Bigarade
Sillage & projection: The Vert & Bigarade
Value for money: Iris
Versatility: The Vert & Bigarade
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: The Vert & Bigarade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

The Vert & BigaradeL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

4.15/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 42%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeRating 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

32%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Vert & Bigarade

SillageThe Vert & Bigarade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

green100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MateThyme

Base4-6 hrs

HayCedarMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night24

Spring76

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Casual 48%Work 35%Date 10%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeHigher 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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L'Occitane The Vert & Bigarade delivers an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel and steeped green tea leaves right from the first spray. The citrus feels crisp, biting, and authentic rather than sweet or candied. Within fifteen minutes, the tart orange rind softens as herbal mate and aromatic thyme step forward t…

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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 or The Vert & Bigarade?

The Vert & Bigarade takes 6 of 8 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; The Vert & Bigarade is rated 4.15/5 from 321 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Vert & Bigarade for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or The Vert & Bigarade?

The Vert & Bigarade lasts longest (The Vert & Bigarade 52/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or The Vert & Bigarade?

The Vert & Bigarade projects furthest (The Vert & Bigarade 48/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and The Vert & Bigarade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Green Tea, Musk and Cedar.

Is Iris or The Vert & Bigarade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; The Vert & Bigarade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and The Vert & Bigarade?

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. The Vert & Bigarade has top notes of Green Tea and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Mate and Thyme, a base of Hay, Cedar and Musk.