Fragrance comparison

JD Sous Bois vs No1 Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

JD Sous Bois

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.1226 votes

Rank #49,473 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

No1 Iris

Prada

4.4652 votes

Rank #32,867 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

JD Sous Bois
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No1 Iris
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JD Sous Bois3/7

No1 Iris4/7

Ratings & consensus: No1 Iris
Community sentiment: No1 Iris
Longevity: JD Sous Bois
Sillage & projection: No1 Iris
Value for money: JD Sous Bois
Versatility: JD Sous Bois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No1 Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JD Sous BoisJD Jeffrey Dame

No1 IrisPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

4.46/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNo1 IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

54%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityJD Sous Bois

SillageNo1 Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value38

Category winnerJD Sous BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

woody84%

violet77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

iris92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskVioletCivetMimosaOrange BlossomAlmondGeraniumIrisBenzoinNeroliRoseMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Iris and Neroli. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer21

Fall50

Winter29

Day100

Night67

Category winnerJD Sous BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,473

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo1 IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JD Sous Bois by JD Jeffrey Dame takes classic French woodland perfumery and softens its edges. The opening sparks with bright bergamot and lemon before yielding to a dense heart of powdery iris, sweet mimosa, and violet leaf. As it settles, clean musk blends with earthy moss, cedarwood, and a quiet purr of civet that …

Reviews →

Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…

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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, JD Sous Bois or No1 Iris?

No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. JD Sous Bois is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose JD Sous Bois for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JD Sous Bois or No1 Iris?

JD Sous Bois lasts longest (JD Sous Bois 86/100, No1 Iris 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JD Sous Bois or No1 Iris?

No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, JD Sous Bois 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JD Sous Bois and No1 Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Iris and Neroli.

Is JD Sous Bois or No1 Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, JD Sous Bois is the stronger pick. For winter, JD Sous Bois is the stronger pick. JD Sous Bois suits daytime wear; No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.