Fragrance comparison

Iris Passion vs White Flowers

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris Passion

Mauboussin

4.0357 votes

Rank #14,123 CherryIris

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40%scent match

Some overlap

White Flowers

M. Micallef

3.7363 votes

Rank #26,298 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Passion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Passion
Choose it for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White Flowers
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Passion4/7

White Flowers3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Passion
Community sentiment: Iris Passion
Longevity: White Flowers
Sillage & projection: White Flowers
Value for money: White Flowers
Versatility: Iris Passion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Passion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris PassionMauboussin

White FlowersM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

Category winnerIris PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerIris PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWhite Flowers

SillageWhite Flowers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value63

Category winnerWhite FlowersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

iris92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

musky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry

Heart

Iris

Base

BenzoinMusk

Top

RoseTangerine

Heart

IrisJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer39

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer50

Fall79

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Category winnerIris PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex23

Women71

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,123

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Sara Cartier

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,298

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIris PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Passion opens with a plush cherry note that quickly settles into powdery iris, musk, and warm benzoin. The effect is soft, lipstick-like, slightly vintage, and more textured than sugary. It suits shoppers who enjoy cosmetic iris scents with a velvety feel. Expect a moderate wear profile overall, though some user…

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White Flowers by M. Micallef is a powdery floral musk designed for the elegant woman. It centers on a refined bouquet of rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy, persistent presence of sandalwood and cashmeran. This blend creates a gentle, skin-hugging aura that works beautifully for professional settings during the …

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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 Passion or White Flowers?

Iris Passion takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Passion is rated 4.03/5 from 57 votes; White Flowers is rated 3.73/5 from 63 votes. Choose Iris Passion for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose White Flowers for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Passion or White Flowers?

White Flowers lasts longest (White Flowers 72/100, Iris Passion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Passion or White Flowers?

White Flowers projects furthest (White Flowers 69/100, Iris Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Passion and White Flowers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Iris Passion or White Flowers better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Flowers is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Passion is the stronger pick. Iris Passion suits daytime wear; White Flowers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Passion and White Flowers?

Iris Passion has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Iris, a base of Benzoin and Musk. White Flowers has top notes of Rose and Tangerine, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Benzoin and Musk.