Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Lelas Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Iris

The Virtue

5.001 votes

Rank #44,189 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Black

LELAS

4.5315 votes

Rank #30,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Iris
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Lelas Black
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris2/4

Lelas Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisThe Virtue

Lelas BlackLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityIris

SillageIris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLelas BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

amber100%

woody88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

white floral53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinLavender

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

SandalowoodVanilla

Notes

AmberSandalowoodJasmineVanillaLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lelas Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex42

Women42

Date 34%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLelas BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by The Virtue opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin paired with crisp lavender. As the initial citrus settles, soft jasmine and rose take over the heart, supported by a creamy sandalwood and vanilla base. It feels clean, sharp, and easy to wear in warm weather, delivering a fresh aromatic take on dai…

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Lelas Black hits the skin with a brisk burst of aromatic lavender before settling into warm amber and creamy vanilla. The initial spray carries a sharp alcohol bite for three minutes. Give it time. Once the top lifts, rich sandalwood anchors a floral heart of sweet jasmine that keeps the blend from feeling overly heav…

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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 Lelas Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lelas Black is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Iris for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Lelas Black for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Lelas Black?

Iris lasts longest (Iris 80/100, Lelas Black 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Lelas Black?

Iris projects furthest (Iris 75/100, Lelas Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Lelas Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla.

Is Iris or Lelas Black better for summer or winter?

Lelas Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Lelas Black?

Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla. Lelas Black features Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender.