Iris vs La Magnolia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Magnolia takes 4 of 5 categories.
IrisChoose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La MagnoliaChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris1/5
La Magnolia4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Magnolia
- Sillage & projection
- La Magnolia
- Value for money
- La Magnolia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- La Magnolia
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrisYardleyLa MagnoliaDr. TaffiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
63%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
14%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Magnolia
SillageLa Magnolia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa MagnoliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Green LeavesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base4-6 hrs
Vanilla
Top15-30 mins
PeachBergamotCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVanillaWoody Notes
Category winnerLa MagnoliaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,050
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,185
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris 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-…
Reviews →La Magnolia by Dr. Taffi opens with a bright splash of sunny bergamot, tangy citrus, and juicy ripe peach. Within minutes, the zesty fruitiness softens into a lush floral bouquet centered on dewy magnolia blossoms, supported by clean lily-of-the-valley, delicate rose petals, and a dusting of powdery violet. As the sce…
Reviews →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 La Magnolia?
La Magnolia takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; La Magnolia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Magnolia for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris or La Magnolia?
La Magnolia lasts longest (La Magnolia 60/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or La Magnolia?
La Magnolia projects furthest (La Magnolia 50/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris and La Magnolia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Iris or La Magnolia better for summer or winter?
Iris suits daytime wear; La Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and La Magnolia?
Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. La Magnolia has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes.
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