Iris vs Opulent Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opulent Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.
IrisChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opulent VanillaChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Iris2/7
Opulent Vanilla5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opulent Vanilla
- Community sentiment
- Opulent Vanilla
- Longevity
- Opulent Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Opulent Vanilla
- Value for money
- Opulent Vanilla
- Versatility
- Iris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrisProfumo di FirenzeOpulent VanillaAngel SchlesserWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%
4.05/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
Category winnerOpulent VanillaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
47%Like
19%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
83 votes
40%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
121 votes
Category winnerOpulent VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpulent Vanilla
SillageOpulent Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpulent VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
sweet84%
violet77%
tobacco69%
amber61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
tobacco61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
IrisTangerineSaffronPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaMyrhhVioletBlack Pepper
Base3 to 5 hours
TobaccoLeatherOpoponaxBenzoinHoney
Top
MyrhhSaltLimeSaffron
Heart
PlumCoffeeNarcissus
Base
VanillaTobaccoHoneyViolet
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Vanilla, Myrhh and Violet. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Spring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIrisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#29,532
PerfumerPhilippine Courtière
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris by Profumo di Firenze puts a powdery, spicy spin on the classic Florentine flower. It opens with cool iris lifted by bright tangerine, dry saffron, and a tingling bite of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, floral violet and sweet vanilla emerge alongside warm myrhh and black pepper, adding depth without t…
Reviews →Angel Schlesser Opulent Vanilla turns standard gourmand expectations upside down by leading with salty myrrh and bright lime rather than sugary bakery notes. Created by perfumer Philippine Courtière in 2022, this scent opens with a surprisingly crisp saffron kick before settling into a warm base of dark vanilla, tobac…
Reviews →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 Opulent Vanilla?
Opulent Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes; Opulent Vanilla is rated 4.05/5 from 121 votes. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opulent Vanilla for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iris or Opulent Vanilla?
Opulent Vanilla lasts longest (Opulent Vanilla 67/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or Opulent Vanilla?
Projection is very close: Opulent Vanilla 56/100, Iris 54/100 for sillage.
Do Iris and Opulent Vanilla smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Vanilla, Myrhh and Violet.
Is Iris or Opulent Vanilla better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Opulent Vanilla is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and Opulent Vanilla?
Iris has top notes of Iris, Tangerine, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrhh, Violet and Black Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Opoponax and Benzoin. Opulent Vanilla has top notes of Myrhh, Salt, Lime and Saffron, heart notes of Plum, Coffee and Narcissus, a base of Vanilla, Tobacco, Honey and Violet.
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