Fragrance comparison

Iris of Florence vs Note de Luxe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Iris of Florence

Cigar

4.2246 votes

Rank #37,034 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Note de Luxe

Evody Parfums

3.7349 votes

Rank #28,054 CitrusIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Iris of Florence
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Note de Luxe
Choose it for a citrus and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris of Florence4/8

Note de Luxe4/8

Ratings & consensus: Iris of Florence
Community sentiment: Iris of Florence
Longevity: Note de Luxe
Sillage & projection: Note de Luxe
Value for money: Iris of Florence
Versatility: Iris of Florence
Note pyramid (duration): Note de Luxe
Fragranxe ranking: Note de Luxe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris of FlorenceCigar

Note de LuxeEvody Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

3.73/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

Category winnerIris of FlorenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

27%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerIris of FlorenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNote de Luxe

SillageNote de Luxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIris of FlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

iris77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

elemiBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletIrisLilyBlack Currant

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanillaSandalwoodJasmine

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRose

Base6-8 hrs

elemiVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerNote de LuxeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer36

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerIris of FlorenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

Men0

Unisex77

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,054

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNote de LuxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris of Florence by Cigar is a floral woody musk scent that balances bright citrus with a dense, powdery core. Released in 2014, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot softened by balsamic elemi resin. As the citrus lifts, the composition pivots toward a cool bouquet of iris, violet, and lily, ac…

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Note de Luxe by Evody Parfums opens with a sharp flash of lemon and sunny bergamot, cutting through the air before melting into a softer, velvety territory. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus gives way to a powdery core of cool iris, accompanied by smooth jasmine and soft rose petals. As the scent settles furth…

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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 of Florence or Note de Luxe?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Iris of Florence is rated 4.22/5 from 46 votes; Note de Luxe is rated 3.73/5 from 49 votes. Choose Iris of Florence for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Note de Luxe for a citrus and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris of Florence or Note de Luxe?

Note de Luxe lasts longest (Note de Luxe 68/100, Iris of Florence 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris of Florence or Note de Luxe?

Note de Luxe projects furthest (Note de Luxe 63/100, Iris of Florence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris of Florence and Note de Luxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Lemon and Iris.

Is Iris of Florence or Note de Luxe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris of Florence is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris of Florence is the stronger pick. Iris of Florence suits daytime wear; Note de Luxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris of Florence and Note de Luxe?

Iris of Florence has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lily and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Jasmine. Note de Luxe has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of elemi, Vanilla and Patchouli.