Iris vs Princesse d'Albret
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
IrisChoose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Princesse d'AlbretChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Iris2/4
Princesse d'Albret2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Princesse d'Albret
- Sillage & projection
- Princesse d'Albret
- Value for money
- Iris
- 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
IrisYardleyPrincesse d'AlbretJean d'AlbretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrincesse d'Albret
SillagePrincesse d'Albret
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match18%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
Top
AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria
Heart
JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices
InformationalShared notesCitruses, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night19
Spring75
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#46,720
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 →Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…
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 Princesse d'Albret?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris or Princesse d'Albret?
Princesse d'Albret lasts longest (Princesse d'Albret 60/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or Princesse d'Albret?
Princesse d'Albret projects furthest (Princesse d'Albret 50/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Iris or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?
Iris suits daytime wear; Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and Princesse d'Albret?
Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.
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