Fragrance comparison

Iris in Love vs Nishiki

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iris in Love

Kiotis

3.7311 votes

Rank #60,704 PowderyViolet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Nishiki

Shiseido

4.0715 votes

Rank #53,267 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris in Love
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nishiki
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris in Love3/5

Nishiki2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris in LoveKiotis

NishikiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 18%Want 66%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNishikiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIris in Love

SillageIris in Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIris in LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

IrisVioletLilacMay RoseMagnolia

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry

Heart

OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet

Base

VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Lilac and May Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNishikiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris in Love by Kiotis offers a powdery floral experience defined by violet and iris. Designed for women, it centers on a delicate lily-of-the-valley opening that settles into a soft, woody, and earthy musk base. Ideal for daily wear, this scent brings a clean and quiet presence to the office or casual weekend outings.

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Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…

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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 in Love or Nishiki?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris in Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Nishiki is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Iris in Love for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nishiki for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris in Love or Nishiki?

Iris in Love lasts longest (Iris in Love 93/100, Nishiki 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris in Love or Nishiki?

Iris in Love projects furthest (Iris in Love 81/100, Nishiki 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris in Love and Nishiki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Lilac and May Rose.

Is Iris in Love or Nishiki better for summer or winter?

Iris in Love suits daytime wear; Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris in Love and Nishiki?

Iris in Love has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lilac and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk.