Fragrance comparison

Iris Ginger vs Lhotse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Iris Ginger

B96

3.6929 votes

Rank #41,247 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Lhotse

O Boticário

3.676 votes

Rank #64,306 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Ginger takes 2 of 3 categories.

Iris Ginger
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lhotse
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Ginger2/3

Lhotse1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris GingerB96

LhotseO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 38%Had 22%Want 41%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 70%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityIris Ginger

SillageLhotse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

musky30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeNutmegCardamom

Heart

RoseGingerIrisAnimal notes

Base

MuskAmberCedarWhite WoodsWoodsy Notes

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLimeKumquatGingerMint

Heart

Spicy NotesCardamomBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumFreesia

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,306

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris GingerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Ginger by B96 is a floral fragrance for women that hinges on a crisp interplay of citrus and spice. With a opening of grapefruit and lime, the scent settles into a heart of ginger, rose, and iris powder. It is best suited for daytime wear during the spring months, offering a clean, woody finish that sits comforta…

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Lhotse by O Boticário is a lively Citrus Aromatic cologne built around an energetic clash of tangy citrus, cool herbs, and zesty kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating rush of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, sweet kumquat, and cold crushed mint, balanced immediately by the warmth of freshly grated ginger. As the b…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Ginger or Lhotse?

Iris Ginger takes 2 of 3 categories. Iris Ginger is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Lhotse is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Iris Ginger for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lhotse for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ginger or Lhotse?

Iris Ginger lasts longest (Iris Ginger 68/100, Lhotse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ginger or Lhotse?

Lhotse projects furthest (Lhotse 81/100, Iris Ginger 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ginger and Lhotse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Iris Ginger or Lhotse better for summer or winter?

Iris Ginger suits daytime wear; Lhotse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Ginger and Lhotse?

Iris Ginger has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Ginger, Iris and Animal notes, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and White Woods. Lhotse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Kumquat, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.