Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Eau de Dali

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 920 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris

Yardley

3.80227 votes

Rank #31,050 IrisViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Dali

Salvador Dali · 1995

3.71693 votes

Rank #32,007 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Dali
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Iris5/7

Eau de Dali2/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris
Community sentiment: Iris
Longevity: Eau de Dali
Sillage & projection: Eau de Dali
Value for money: Iris
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

IrisYardley

Eau de DaliSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 693 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerIrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

18%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

693 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEau de Dali

SillageEau de Dali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

violet92%

powdery84%

green77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

Top

Green LeavesLemonGrapefruitBergamotPeachPineapple

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodAmberCedarPlum TreeVanilla

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,007

PerfumerKaroline Vieth-Buxton

Launched1995

Reviews0

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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Eau de Dali by Salvador Dali opens with a brisk shower of crushed green leaves, tart lemon, and juicy grapefruit, giving you the immediate feeling of walking into a dew-covered garden on a crisp spring morning. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance unfolds into a gentle floral bouquet of lily-of-the-vall…

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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 Eau de Dali?

Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Eau de Dali is rated 3.71/5 from 693 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Dali for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Eau de Dali?

Eau de Dali lasts longest (Eau de Dali 59/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Eau de Dali?

Eau de Dali projects furthest (Eau de Dali 53/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Eau de Dali smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Iris or Eau de Dali better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Eau de Dali?

Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. Eau de Dali has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar and Plum Tree.