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Iris vs Twist of Roses

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

Updated 88 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twist of Roses takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Iris

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Twist of Roses

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris1/4
Twist of Roses3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Twist of Roses
Sillage & projection
Twist of Roses
Value for money
Twist of Roses
Versatility
Not scored
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 Firenze
Twist of RosesThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
47%Like
19%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

83 votes

60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityTwist of Roses

SillageTwist of Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTwist of RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
iris92%
sweet84%
violet77%
tobacco69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
green61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
IrisTangerineSaffronPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaMyrhhVioletBlack Pepper
Base3 to 5 hours
TobaccoLeatherOpoponaxBenzoinHoney
Top
RaspberryTangerineDamask RosePistachio
Heart
GingerRumGreen NotesHazelnutVanillaHoney
Base
Woody NotesCedarBenzoinSaffronViolet
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Saffron, Vanilla and Violet. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex44
Women48
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 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…

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Twist of Roses opens with a jammy, fruity rose effect, backed by raspberry, citrus and a boozy, sweet core. On skin it reads richer than a fresh rose, with woody notes and saffron giving it a darker, slightly textured finish. If you like rose fragrances with sweetness, warmth and a wine-like twist, this is the angle h…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris or Twist of Roses?

Twist of Roses takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes; Twist of Roses is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Twist of Roses for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Twist of Roses?

Twist of Roses lasts longest (Twist of Roses 70/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Twist of Roses?

Twist of Roses projects furthest (Twist of Roses 63/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Twist of Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Saffron, Vanilla and Violet.

Is Iris or Twist of Roses better for summer or winter?

Iris suits daytime wear; Twist of Roses suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Twist of Roses?

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. Twist of Roses has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Damask Rose and Pistachio, heart notes of Ginger, Rum, Green Notes and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Benzoin and Saffron.

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