Fragrance comparison

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 vs Mosaic

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 441 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iris Pallida Extrait 6

Guerlain

4.17427 votes

Rank #4,702 MuskyPowdery

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Mosaic

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.0014 votes

Rank #21,663 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mosaic
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris Pallida Extrait 63/5

Mosaic1/5

Ratings & consensus: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mosaic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Pallida Extrait 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris Pallida Extrait 6Guerlain

MosaicAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 427 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

427 votes

29%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris Pallida Extrait 6

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMosaicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

leather65%

almond48%

nutty30%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

almond61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Iris PallidaMuskWhite SuedeAlmondSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AlmondOrangeCoffeeCacao

Heart

Bulgarian RoseWhite FlowersOrris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPralineMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Almond and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iris Pallida Extrait 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night86

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men13

Unisex20

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,702

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#21,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 by Guerlain presents a concentrated, luxurious take on classic floral butter. Built around a dense concentration of iris pallida, the scent highlights smooth orris alongside soft almond and clean musk. Its powdery texture feels thick and plush rather than dry or chalky, giving way to a supple wh…

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Mosaic opens sweeter and more floral than its note list may suggest, with orange and rose coming through first for many wearers. As it settles, the scent turns warmer, creamier, and more powdery, with vanilla, tonka, praline, and soft woods giving it a cozy gourmand edge. It reads smooth, strong, and easy to wear if y…

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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 Pallida Extrait 6 or Mosaic?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is rated 4.17/5 from 427 votes; Mosaic is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Iris Pallida Extrait 6 for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mosaic for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Mosaic?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 lasts longest (Iris Pallida Extrait 6 79/100, Mosaic 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Mosaic?

Projection is very close: Iris Pallida Extrait 6 61/100, Mosaic 61/100 for sillage.

Do Iris Pallida Extrait 6 and Mosaic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Musk, Almond and Sandalwood.

Is Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Mosaic better for summer or winter?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 suits daytime wear; Mosaic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Pallida Extrait 6 and Mosaic?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 features Iris Pallida, Musk, White Suede, Almond and Sandalwood. Mosaic has top notes of Almond, Orange, Coffee and Cacao, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, White Flowers and Orris, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.