Fragrance comparison

Iris d'Argent vs Liquorice Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

Iris d'Argent

Keiko Mecheri

3.89254 votes

Rank #28,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Liquorice Vetiver

SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

3.8228 votes

Rank #36,738 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Iris d'Argent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Liquorice Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris d'Argent3/7

Liquorice Vetiver3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris d'Argent
Community sentiment: Iris d'Argent
Longevity: Liquorice Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Liquorice Vetiver
Versatility: Liquorice Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris d'ArgentKeiko Mecheri

Liquorice VetiverSP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

Category winnerIris d'ArgentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

36%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerIris d'ArgentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLiquorice Vetiver

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLiquorice VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

iris84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

woody100%

soft spicy92%

earthy84%

green77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black IrisWhite IrisCitrusesCedarVetiverOakmossAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LicoriceVetiverCitrusesGreen NotesOakmossAmberWoody NotesYlang-YlangCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Liquorice Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day64

Night100

Category winnerLiquorice VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex51

Women42

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 19%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,738

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIris d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris d'Argent opens with a crisp splash of citruses and a sharp green snap, immediately setting a cool, reserved tone. Rather than a warm or sweet floral, this scent leans into the cool texture of black iris and white iris. As the fragrance develops on the skin, a dry cedar and earthy vetiver base emerges to anchor th…

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Liquorice Vetiver by SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit brings an earthy, bittersweet twist to the traditional chypre structure. It opens with an unmistakable splash of dark black licorice and sharp citrus that quickly settles into earthy vetiver grass, damp oakmoss, and resinous labdanum. Rather than smelling like carnival …

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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 d'Argent or Liquorice Vetiver?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Iris d'Argent is rated 3.89/5 from 254 votes; Liquorice Vetiver is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes. Choose Iris d'Argent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Liquorice Vetiver for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris d'Argent or Liquorice Vetiver?

Liquorice Vetiver lasts longest (Liquorice Vetiver 70/100, Iris d'Argent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris d'Argent or Liquorice Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Iris d'Argent 56/100, Liquorice Vetiver 56/100 for sillage.

Do Iris d'Argent and Liquorice Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Iris d'Argent or Liquorice Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris d'Argent is the stronger pick. For winter, Liquorice Vetiver is the stronger pick. Liquorice Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris d'Argent and Liquorice Vetiver?

Iris d'Argent features Black Iris, White Iris, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver. Liquorice Vetiver features Licorice, Vetiver, Citruses, Green Notes and Oakmoss.