Fragrance comparison

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 vs Tenderness

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 450 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Pallida Extrait 6

Guerlain

4.17427 votes

Rank #4,702 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Tenderness

Pure Sense

2.4823 votes

Rank #61,057 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 5 of 6 categories.

Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tenderness
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Iris Pallida Extrait 65/6

Tenderness1/6

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

TendernessPure Sense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 427 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

2.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

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

17%Love

9%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

39%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate37

Category winners

LongevityIris Pallida Extrait 6

SillageIris Pallida Extrait 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value43

Category winnerTendernessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

leather65%

almond48%

nutty30%

fruity100%

powdery90%

sweet80%

floral70%

musky60%

lactonic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

MarshmallowApricotBig Strawberry

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

White SuedeMuskAlmond

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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#61,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Tenderness by Pure Sense brings a playful gourmand profile with a fluffy, pillowy twist. The opening hits immediately with candied big strawberry, fuzzy ripe apricot, and a dusting of powdery marshmallow. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp alcohol evaporates, the heart reveals milky osmanthus and fresh magnolia bloss…

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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 Tenderness?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 5 of 6 categories. Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is rated 4.17/5 from 427 votes; Tenderness is rated 2.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose Iris Pallida Extrait 6 for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tenderness for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Tenderness?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 lasts longest (Iris Pallida Extrait 6 79/100, Tenderness 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Tenderness?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 projects furthest (Iris Pallida Extrait 6 61/100, Tenderness 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Pallida Extrait 6 and Tenderness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Musk, White Suede and Almond.

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

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

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

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 features Iris Pallida, Musk, White Suede, Almond and Sandalwood. Tenderness has top notes of Marshmallow, Apricot and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of White Suede, Musk and Almond.