Fragrance comparison

Lelas Black vs Iris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Lelas Black

LELAS

4.5315 votes

Rank #30,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Iris

The Virtue

5.001 votes

Rank #44,189 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lelas Black
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iris
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Lelas Black2/4

Iris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lelas BlackLELAS

IrisThe Virtue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIris

SillageIris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLelas BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

white floral53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSandalowoodJasmineVanillaLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarinLavender

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

SandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender. Durations are only published for Lelas Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex42

Women42

Date 34%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 20%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLelas BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Black hits the skin with a brisk burst of aromatic lavender before settling into warm amber and creamy vanilla. The initial spray carries a sharp alcohol bite for three minutes. Give it time. Once the top lifts, rich sandalwood anchors a floral heart of sweet jasmine that keeps the blend from feeling overly heav…

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Iris by The Virtue opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin paired with crisp lavender. As the initial citrus settles, soft jasmine and rose take over the heart, supported by a creamy sandalwood and vanilla base. It feels clean, sharp, and easy to wear in warm weather, delivering a fresh aromatic take on dai…

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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, Lelas Black or Iris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lelas Black is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Iris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lelas Black for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iris for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Black or Iris?

Iris lasts longest (Iris 80/100, Lelas Black 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Black or Iris?

Iris projects furthest (Iris 75/100, Lelas Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lelas Black and Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender.

Is Lelas Black or Iris better for summer or winter?

Lelas Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Black and Iris?

Lelas Black features Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender. Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla.