Fragrance comparison

Iris Gris X.O. vs My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Grès

3.8485 votes

Rank #17,792 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

My Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

3.84/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

SillageMy Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

fruity100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantAppleClovesTangerinePineappleMelon

Heart

Casablanca LilyHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaOrris RootSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Violet, Musk and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Iris Gris X.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer55

Fall60

Winter70

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,792

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich by Grès is a floral fragrance that opens with juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and mandarin. The composition rapidly evolves into a heart of Casablanca lily, violet, and heliotrope before settling into a powdery base of vanilla, orris root, and sandalwood. It offers a gentle, nostalgic…

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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 X.O. or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is rated 3.84/5 from 85 votes. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Gris X.O. or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Gris X.O. or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich projects furthest (My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 55/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Gris X.O. and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Violet, Musk and Heliotrope.

Is Iris Gris X.O. or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich better for summer or winter?

Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Gris X.O. and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope. My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Cloves and Tangerine, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Amber.