Fragrance comparison

Iris Tuxedo vs Mon Rouge

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 786 ratings analysed

Iris Tuxedo

DSH Perfumes

4.3719 votes

Rank #19,451 IrisFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mon Rouge

Yves Rocher

3.52767 votes

Rank #11,291 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Iris Tuxedo
Choose it for a iris and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mon Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Iris Tuxedo2/5

Mon Rouge3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris TuxedoDSH Perfumes

Mon RougeYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

3.52/ 5 · 767 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerIris TuxedoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

16%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

767 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIris Tuxedo

SillageMon Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMon RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

fruity100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, iris and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisOrris RootBlack Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Oakmoss

Top

PlumBlack Currant

Heart

IrisNeroli Essence

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris Tuxedo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,451

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,291

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerMon RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Tuxedo by DSH Perfumes delivers a dark, velvet-textured woody floral that balances powdery orris root against tart stewed fruits. The plum hits immediately. It pairs with tangy black currant before sinking into an earthy, waxy iris heart. Do not expect candy sugar here. Black tea introduces a dry tannic grit that…

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Mon Rouge by Yves Rocher is a rich fruity chypre centered on ripe dark fruits, powdery iris, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening greets you with a tart burst of black currant and juicy plum, giving the impression of dark fruit jam without excessive syrupy sweetness. As it settles, a clean touch of neroli essence…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Tuxedo or Mon Rouge?

Mon Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris Tuxedo is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; Mon Rouge is rated 3.52/5 from 767 votes. Choose Iris Tuxedo for a iris and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mon Rouge for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iris Tuxedo or Mon Rouge?

Iris Tuxedo lasts longest (Iris Tuxedo 80/100, Mon Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Tuxedo or Mon Rouge?

Mon Rouge projects furthest (Mon Rouge 58/100, Iris Tuxedo 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Tuxedo and Mon Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, iris and earthy accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant and Iris.

Is Iris Tuxedo or Mon Rouge better for summer or winter?

Iris Tuxedo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Tuxedo and Mon Rouge?

Iris Tuxedo has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root and Black Tea, a base of Myrrh, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Oakmoss. Mon Rouge has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris and Neroli Essence, a base of Patchouli.