Fragrance comparison

Iris d'Argent vs Vetiver Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

Iris d'Argent

Keiko Mecheri

3.89254 votes

Rank #28,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Vetiver Noir

Royall Lyme Bermuda

4.2935 votes

Rank #24,286 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Iris d'Argent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring.
Vetiver Noir
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris d'Argent0/7

Vetiver Noir7/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Noir
Community sentiment: Vetiver Noir
Longevity: Vetiver Noir
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Noir
Value for money: Vetiver Noir
Versatility: Vetiver Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris d'ArgentKeiko Mecheri

Vetiver NoirRoyall Lyme Bermuda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

Category winnerVetiver NoirRating 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

49%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerVetiver NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Noir

SillageVetiver Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVetiver NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

iris84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

woody100%

earthy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

floral50%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

VetiverCitrusesFloral NotesAmberOakmossWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer78

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Category winnerVetiver NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex51

Women42

Men83

Unisex8

Women8

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetiver NoirHigher 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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Vetiver Noir by Royall Lyme Bermuda opens with a lively splash of bitter citrus that immediately wakes up the senses before settling into its core character. At the center of the blend, dry grassy vetiver joins soft floral notes to create a clean, grounded warmth that feels relaxed yet tidy. As the scent dries down, g…

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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 Vetiver Noir?

Vetiver Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Iris d'Argent is rated 3.89/5 from 254 votes; Vetiver Noir is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose Iris d'Argent for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring. Choose Vetiver Noir for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: Vetiver Noir 63/100, Iris d'Argent 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Vetiver Noir 57/100, Iris d'Argent 56/100 for sillage.

Do Iris d'Argent and Vetiver Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.

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

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