Fragrance comparison

Iris Empire vs Clique by Roblé

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 325 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Empire

Carolina Herrera

4.50300 votes

Rank #2,094 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Clique by Roblé

Roblé

3.8825 votes

Rank #21,468 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Empire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Empire
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Clique by Roblé
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Iris Empire5/7

Clique by Roblé2/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Empire
Community sentiment: Iris Empire
Longevity: Iris Empire
Sillage & projection: Iris Empire
Value for money: Clique by Roblé
Versatility: Clique by Roblé
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Empire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris EmpireCarolina Herrera

Clique by RobléRoblé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 300 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

Category winnerIris EmpireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

300 votes

24%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerIris EmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIris Empire

SillageIris Empire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerClique by RobléBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

powdery84%

violet77%

leather69%

amber61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

violet77%

powdery69%

chocolate61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonDavana

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisViolet

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherChocolatePatchouliBenzoinOlibanum

Top

TequilaBlood OrangeChili PepperLimeSalt

Heart

IrisVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

ChocolateSugarBreadHoneyCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Iris, Violet and Chocolate. Durations are only published for Iris Empire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring57

Summer43

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerClique by RobléMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex56

Women23

Date 41%Party 27%Casual 17%Work 15%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#21,468

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIris EmpireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Iris Empire hits the skin with immediate heat and substance. The cinnamon crackles instantly alongside herbal, boozy davana, cutting through a brief three-minute flash of sharp perfumer alcohol. Give it five minutes to breathe. A thick, cosmetic iris and velvety violet take over the center, smelling l…

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Clique by Roblé is a bold floral fruity gourmand that defies typical perfume structure. It blends tequila, salt, and blood orange with a surprising heart of iris and violet, before settling into a warm, bread-like base of chocolate and honey. Best suited for autumn evenings, this polarizing scent is for those who enjo…

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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 Empire or Clique by Roblé?

Iris Empire takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Empire is rated 4.50/5 from 300 votes; Clique by Roblé is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes. Choose Iris Empire for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Clique by Roblé for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Empire or Clique by Roblé?

Iris Empire lasts longest (Iris Empire 77/100, Clique by Roblé 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Empire or Clique by Roblé?

Iris Empire projects furthest (Iris Empire 69/100, Clique by Roblé 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Empire and Clique by Roblé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Iris, Violet and Chocolate.

Is Iris Empire or Clique by Roblé better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clique by Roblé is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Empire is the stronger pick. Iris Empire suits evening wear; Clique by Roblé suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Empire and Clique by Roblé?

Iris Empire has top notes of Cinnamon and Davana, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Leather, Chocolate, Patchouli and Benzoin. Clique by Roblé has top notes of Tequila, Blood Orange, Chili Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Chocolate, Sugar, Bread and Honey.