Fragrance comparison

Iris Porcelana vs No. 15

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 858 ratings analysed

Iris Porcelana

Ex Nihilo

3.94815 votes

Rank #6,426 PowderyIris

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No. 15

Auphorie

3.5343 votes

Rank #36,327 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 15 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Porcelana
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 15
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Porcelana3/7

No. 154/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Porcelana
Community sentiment: Iris Porcelana
Longevity: No. 15
Sillage & projection: No. 15
Value for money: No. 15
Versatility: No. 15
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Porcelana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris PorcelanaEx Nihilo

No. 15Auphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 815 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerIris PorcelanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

815 votes

42%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerIris PorcelanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo. 15

SillageNo. 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNo. 15Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris91%

woody83%

musky74%

ozonic65%

aquatic56%

woody100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Notes

CacaoAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Violet LeafOrris RootNeroliIrisRoseTeaSaffronVetiverCedarOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Iris Porcelana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer88

Fall76

Winter65

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNo. 15Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,426

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#36,327

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris PorcelanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana is a calm, modern floral fragrance built around a pale, smooth iris root and cool violet leaf. Right after spraying, it smells like chilled water on crushed violet leaves before softening into a clean, creamy petal texture. As the perfume warms up on your skin, a faint trace of dewy rose blend…

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No. 15 by Auphorie is an iris-heavy creation focused on the interplay of raw natural materials. Featuring a prominent orris butter heart, the scent moves through powdery and woody territories. It is a composed, vegan-friendly offering for those who value ingredient selection over traditional marketing, perfect for qui…

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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 Porcelana or No. 15?

No. 15 takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Porcelana is rated 3.94/5 from 815 votes; No. 15 is rated 3.53/5 from 43 votes. Choose Iris Porcelana for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 15 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Porcelana or No. 15?

No. 15 lasts longest (No. 15 90/100, Iris Porcelana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Porcelana or No. 15?

No. 15 projects furthest (No. 15 77/100, Iris Porcelana 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Porcelana and No. 15 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Cedar.

Is Iris Porcelana or No. 15 better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 15 is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 15 is the stronger pick. Iris Porcelana suits daytime wear; No. 15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Porcelana and No. 15?

Iris Porcelana has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. No. 15 features Cacao, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Neroli.