Fragrance comparison

Iris Gris vs Iris Gris X.O.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Iris Gris

Legendary Fragrances

3.1817 votes

Rank #23,003 PowderyWoody

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76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Gris X.O. takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris Gris
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Gris2/5

Iris Gris X.O.3/5

Ratings & consensus: Iris Gris X.O.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Gris X.O.
Sillage & projection: Iris Gris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Iris Gris X.O.
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Gris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris GrisLegendary Fragrances

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerIris Gris X.O.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

10%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

SillageIris Gris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

iris77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

Scent match76%Very similar · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orris RootPeachCarnationHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyCedarMuskVioletSandalwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerIris Gris X.O.Longest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIris GrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Gris by Legendary Fragrances delivers a pale, melancholy twist on vintage perfume history. The first blast is stark. You get a sharp hit of alcohol solvent that quickly parts for chilled orris root and tart, velvety peach skin. It does not smell like sweet candy syrup. Instead, the peach is dry, earthy, and sligh…

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Iris Gris X.O. by Legendary Fragrances delivers a faithful, eccentric homage to vintage perfumery. The scent pairs cool, earthy orris root with the velvety sweetness of ripe peach and powdery violet. Right after application, you get an intense, thick burst with an intentional vinegar flash that replicates aged flacons…

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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 Gris or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris Gris is rated 3.18/5 from 17 votes; Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Iris Gris for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Gris or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, Iris Gris 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Gris or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris projects furthest (Iris Gris 55/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Gris and Iris Gris X.O. smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Peach, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Iris Gris or Iris Gris X.O. better for summer or winter?

Iris Gris suits daytime wear; Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Gris and Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris features Orris Root, Peach, Carnation, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley. Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.