Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Vanquish

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris

Profumo di Firenze

3.8983 votes

Rank #19,225 PowderyIris

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #69,451 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris4/5

Vanquish1/5

Ratings & consensus: Iris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris
Sillage & projection: Iris
Value for money: Vanquish
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

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerIrisRating 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

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityIris

SillageIris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVanquishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

sweet84%

violet77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and amber

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

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Saffron, Violet and Tobacco. 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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#69,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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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 Vanquish?

Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Vanquish?

Iris lasts longest (Iris 54/100, Vanquish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Vanquish?

Iris projects furthest (Iris 54/100, Vanquish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and amber accords. Common notes include Iris, Saffron, Violet and Tobacco.

Is Iris or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

Iris suits daytime wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Vanquish?

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. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.