Fragrance comparison

Irresistible Iris vs Vibrant Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Irresistible Iris

Judith Williams

3.4811 votes

Rank #25,273 PowderyFruity

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vibrant Patchouly

Judith Williams

3.9533 votes

Rank #16,202 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vibrant Patchouly takes 4 of 4 categories.

Irresistible Iris
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vibrant Patchouly
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Irresistible Iris0/4

Vibrant Patchouly4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Irresistible IrisJudith Williams

Vibrant PatchoulyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

3.95/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

Category winnerVibrant PatchoulyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVibrant Patchouly

SillageVibrant Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

floral84%

iris77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fresh92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiMelonCloves

Heart

IrisRosePeonyMagnoliaFreesia

Base

VanillaPeachMuskSandalwood

Top

MelonLitchiPeach

Heart

FreesiaPeonyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilaPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Melon, Peony and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,202

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerVibrant PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irresistible Iris by Judith Williams is a floral fragrance for women that blends fruit and spice with soft florals. The opening offers a bright mix of litchi and melon, while cloves add a touch of warmth. Iris and rose form the heart, resting on a base of creamy vanilla, peach, and sandalwood. It is a light choice for…

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Vibrant Patchouly by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of melon and litchi before grounding itself in earthy patchouli and creamy vanilla. It is a floral-forward scent suited for cooler autumn days. This fragrance offers a balance between sweet fruitiness and a structured mossy base, providing a comfortable, …

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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, Irresistible Iris or Vibrant Patchouly?

Vibrant Patchouly takes 4 of 4 categories. Irresistible Iris is rated 3.48/5 from 11 votes; Vibrant Patchouly is rated 3.95/5 from 33 votes. Choose Irresistible Iris for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vibrant Patchouly for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Irresistible Iris or Vibrant Patchouly?

Vibrant Patchouly lasts longest (Vibrant Patchouly 72/100, Irresistible Iris 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irresistible Iris or Vibrant Patchouly?

Vibrant Patchouly projects furthest (Vibrant Patchouly 69/100, Irresistible Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irresistible Iris and Vibrant Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and vanilla accords. Common notes include Litchi, Melon, Peony and Freesia.

Is Irresistible Iris or Vibrant Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Irresistible Iris suits daytime wear; Vibrant Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irresistible Iris and Vibrant Patchouly?

Irresistible Iris has top notes of Litchi, Melon and Cloves, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. Vibrant Patchouly has top notes of Melon, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanila, Patchouli and Oakmoss.