Fragrance comparison

L'Iris vs Vintage

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,845 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Iris

Moset

4.5826 votes

Rank #31,372 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Vintage

John Varvatos

4.172,819 votes

Rank #948 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Iris takes 6 of 8 categories.

L'Iris
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vintage
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Iris6/8

Vintage2/8

Ratings & consensus: L'Iris
Community sentiment: L'Iris
Longevity: L'Iris
Sillage & projection: L'Iris
Value for money: Vintage
Versatility: L'Iris
Note pyramid (duration): L'Iris
Fragranxe ranking: Vintage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'IrisMoset

VintageJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 2%Want 56%

4.17/ 5 · 2,819 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerL'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

40%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

2,819 votes

Category winnerL'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Iris

SillageL'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVintageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

iris72%

floral58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

green61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

QuincePitangaOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

RhubarbQuincePepperWormwoodBasilFennel

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonJuniper BerriesLavenderGreen LeavesOrris RootJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

TobaccoSuedeBalsam FirTonka BeanWoody NotesOakmossPatchouli

Category winnerL'IrisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerL'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex48

Women17

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,372

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#948

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerVintageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Iris by Moset brings a bold, modern spin to traditional iris perfumes by fusing tart, juicy orchard fruit with velvety root powder. The first spritz unleashes crisp golden quince and tangy pitanga berry, creating a mouthwatering sweetness that avoids candy syrup cloying. Within half an hour, earthy orris root emerge…

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John Varvatos Vintage brings a rugged spin to traditional barbershop scents. The opening surprises you. Tart rhubarb and sweet quince clash with crushed black pepper and herbal fennel. Within twenty minutes, that sharp fruitiness yields to dry English lavender, warm cinnamon, and green juniper berries. Everything anch…

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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, L'Iris or Vintage?

L'Iris takes 6 of 8 categories. L'Iris is rated 4.58/5 from 26 votes; Vintage is rated 4.17/5 from 2,819 votes. Choose L'Iris for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vintage for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Iris or Vintage?

L'Iris lasts longest (L'Iris 81/100, Vintage 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Iris or Vintage?

L'Iris projects furthest (L'Iris 55/100, Vintage 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Iris and Vintage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Quince and Orris Root.

Is L'Iris or Vintage better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Iris is the stronger pick. L'Iris suits evening wear; Vintage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Iris and Vintage?

L'Iris features Quince, Pitanga and Orris Root. Vintage has top notes of Rhubarb, Quince, Pepper and Wormwood, heart notes of Cinnamon, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Green Leaves, a base of Tobacco, Suede, Balsam Fir and Tonka Bean.