Fragrance comparison

Iris des Champs vs Arpège

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5,445 ratings analysed

Iris des Champs

Houbigant

4.08853 votes

Rank #23,623 PowderyIris

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,015 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris des Champs
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Iris des Champs2/7

Arpège5/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris des Champs
Community sentiment: Iris des Champs
Longevity: Arpège
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Arpège
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris des ChampsHoubigant

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 853 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerIris des ChampsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

853 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerIris des ChampsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

white floral69%

violet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PepperBergamotPearRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris des Champs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night33

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women74

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,623

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris des Champs by Houbigant presents a dewy, green interpretation of the classic Florentine flower. It opens with crisp bergamot, crunchy green pear, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. You immediately notice that this is not a dry cosmetic powder bomb. Instead, lush lily-of-the-valley and fresh morning dew lift the…

Reviews →

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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 des Champs or Arpège?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris des Champs is rated 4.08/5 from 853 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Iris des Champs for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iris des Champs or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Iris des Champs 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris des Champs or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Iris des Champs 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris des Champs and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Iris des Champs or Arpège better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris des Champs and Arpège?

Iris des Champs has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.