Fragrance comparison

Iris Gris X.O. vs Ombre Rose L'Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,521 ratings analysed

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ombre Rose L'Original

Jean Charles Brosseau

4.011,511 votes

Rank #24,488 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombre Rose L'Original 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.
Ombre Rose L'Original
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

Ombre Rose L'Original3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

Ombre Rose L'OriginalJean Charles Brosseau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

4.01/ 5 · 1,511 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerOmbre Rose L'OriginalRating 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

36%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,511 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

SillageOmbre Rose L'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, iris and woody

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

AldehydesBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumPeach

Heart

RoseOrris RootSandalwoodYlang-YlangVetiverCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisMuskHeliotropeTonka BeanHoneyVanillaCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Peach, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

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

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,488

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOmbre Rose L'OriginalHigher 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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Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original opens with a blast of clean aldehydes and sweet peach before settling into a soft, powdery cloud of rose and iris. This vintage classic suits women who appreciate romantic, cosmetic-style scents that hug the skin like a cashmere sweater during cool autumn days.

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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 Ombre Rose L'Original?

Ombre Rose L'Original takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Ombre Rose L'Original is rated 4.01/5 from 1,511 votes. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ombre Rose L'Original for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Gris X.O. or Ombre Rose L'Original?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, Ombre Rose L'Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Gris X.O. or Ombre Rose L'Original?

Ombre Rose L'Original projects furthest (Ombre Rose L'Original 60/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Gris X.O. and Ombre Rose L'Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.

Is Iris Gris X.O. or Ombre Rose L'Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Gris X.O. and Ombre Rose L'Original?

Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope. Ombre Rose L'Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Iris, Musk, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean.