Fragrance comparison

Iris Powder vs Scandal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

Iris Powder

Lime

4.504 votes

Rank #49,033 IrisAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,771 CitrusLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris Powder
Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris Powder1/4

Scandal3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris PowderLime

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIris PowderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeMandarinNeroliGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

IrisVetiverCedar

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Incense, Benzoin and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,771

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Powder by Lime opens with a crisp splash of bitter orange, sweet mandarin, and green galbanum that quickly settles into an airy neroli mist. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, smooth powdery iris emerges alongside warm benzoin and a dry touch of smoky incense. The dry-down reveals earthy vetiver and clean ced…

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Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…

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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 Powder or Scandal?

Scandal takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris Powder is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Iris Powder for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Powder or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Iris Powder 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Powder or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Iris Powder 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Powder and Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Benzoin and Iris.

Is Iris Powder or Scandal better for summer or winter?

Iris Powder suits daytime wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Powder and Scandal?

Iris Powder has top notes of Orange, Mandarin, Neroli and Galbanum, heart notes of Incense and Benzoin, a base of Iris, Vetiver and Cedar. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.