Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #22,364 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegante takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Elegante
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Elegante2/3

Íris Bouquet1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Elegante
Sillage & projection: L'Elegante
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Íris Bouquet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EleganteI Caratteri

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegante

SillageL'Elegante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseSandalwoodOrangewoodBergamotCyclamenJasmineIris FlowerLilacMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyMossVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Elegante, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Elegante by I Caratteri opens with a crisp splash of Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, backed by juicy slices of green apple and fresh pear. As it settles onto the skin, a clean bouquet of rose, cyclamen, and lily-of-the-valley unfolds alongside smooth, creamy sandalwood and earthy oakmoss. Rather than fee…

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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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, L'Elegante or Íris Bouquet?

L'Elegante takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or Íris Bouquet?

L'Elegante lasts longest (L'Elegante 100/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elegante or Íris Bouquet?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is L'Elegante or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and Íris Bouquet?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.