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Iris vs Eclat

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

Updated 1,119 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat takes 4 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.

  • Eclat

    Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Iris3/7
Eclat4/7
Ratings & consensus
Iris
Community sentiment
Iris
Longevity
Eclat
Sillage & projection
Eclat
Value for money
Iris
Versatility
Eclat
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eclat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IrisYardley
EclatOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 892 votes
Have 31%Had 69%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

16%Love
62%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

892 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityEclat

SillageEclat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value69
Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
powdery100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
violet77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and violet

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
ApricotRaspberryCitrusesBlack Currant
Heart
LilyVioletRoseJasmineIris
Base
White MuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Iris, Violet 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
Spring93
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEclatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex35
Women55
Men2
Unisex3
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,717

PerfumerViolaine David

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerEclatHigher 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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Oriflame Eclat opens with tart raspberry and bright citrus before settling into a soft heart of violet, lily, and iris. Base notes of white musk and sandalwood create a smooth, clean dry-down that sits close to the skin. It works best as an easy daily scent for cool spring mornings and professional office settings.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris or Eclat?

Eclat takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Eclat is rated 3.75/5 from 892 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 Eclat for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Eclat?

Eclat lasts longest (Eclat 57/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Eclat?

Eclat projects furthest (Eclat 52/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Eclat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Violet and Rose.

Is Iris or Eclat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Eclat?

Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. Eclat has top notes of Apricot, Raspberry, Citruses and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.

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