Fragrance comparison

Iris Torréfié vs Gilded Fox

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,149 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iris Torréfié

Guerlain

4.19918 votes

Rank #3,477 IrisPowdery

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Gilded Fox

Pinrose

3.86231 votes

Rank #8,477 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Torréfié takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris Torréfié
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gilded Fox
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Iris Torréfié6/7

Gilded Fox1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris TorréfiéGuerlain

Gilded FoxPinrose

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 918 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.86/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerIris TorréfiéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

918 votes

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIris Torréfié

SillageIris Torréfié

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGilded FoxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

violet77%

coffee69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

cacao58%

coffee44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CoffeeCardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherVanillaTeaAmber

Top

CardamomCocoaBlack PepperCoffeeBergamot

Heart

CloveIrisJasmineRoseNeroli

Base

Buttered RumCedarVetiverCaramelAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Cardamom, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris Torréfié, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer24

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Spring7

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,477

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#8,477

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerIris TorréfiéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Torréfié by Guerlain pairs the cool, cosmetic powder of iris with the dark warmth of roasted coffee. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of bitter espresso beans, green cardamom, and a fleeting splash of bergamot. As the opening brightness softens, a silky, powdery ir…

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Gilded Fox by Pinrose puts a dark, cozy twist on the gourmand category with a blend of bitter cocoa, cardamon, and warm wood. The opening hits with a coffee kick before settling into a dry, buttery rum that stays close to the skin. It works best on cold autumn afternoons when you want a sweet scent with a dry, spicy e…

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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 Torréfié or Gilded Fox?

Iris Torréfié takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Torréfié is rated 4.19/5 from 918 votes; Gilded Fox is rated 3.86/5 from 231 votes. Choose Iris Torréfié for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gilded Fox for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iris Torréfié or Gilded Fox?

Iris Torréfié lasts longest (Iris Torréfié 63/100, Gilded Fox 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Torréfié or Gilded Fox?

Iris Torréfié projects furthest (Iris Torréfié 57/100, Gilded Fox 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Torréfié and Gilded Fox smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and coffee accords. Common notes include Coffee, Cardamom, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Iris Torréfié or Gilded Fox better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Torréfié is the stronger pick. For winter, Gilded Fox is the stronger pick. Iris Torréfié suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Torréfié and Gilded Fox?

Iris Torréfié has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Leather, Vanilla, Tea and Amber. Gilded Fox has top notes of Cardamom, Cocoa, Black Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Clove, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Buttered Rum, Cedar, Vetiver and Caramel.