Fragrance comparison

Laura vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Laura

Shirley May

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,276 CitrusFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #21,304 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Laura
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Laura2/5

Íris Bouquet2/5

Ratings & consensus: Laura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Íris Bouquet
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Laura
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

LauraShirley May

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 50%Want 28%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityÍris Bouquet

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value53

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Magnolia

Heart

OrangeAppleMandarin Orange

Base

AmberVetiver

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

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

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night25

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura by Shirley May opens with a bright splash of magnolia, offering a clean floral greeting that immediately feels lightweight and refreshing. As the scent settles on the skin, a fruity heart of crisp apple and sweet mandarin orange emerges, providing a cheerful, casual vibe perfect for warm spring mornings. The bas…

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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, Laura or Íris Bouquet?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Laura is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Laura for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura or Íris Bouquet?

Íris Bouquet lasts longest (Íris Bouquet 53/100, Laura 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laura or Íris Bouquet?

Projection is very close: Laura 36/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100 for sillage.

Do Laura and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Laura or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Laura and Íris Bouquet?

Laura has top notes of Magnolia, heart notes of Orange, Apple and Mandarin Orange, a base of Amber and Vetiver. 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.