Fragrance comparison

Lemon Iris vs Iris Cream

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Iris Cream

ABBA Parfums

4.717 votes

Rank #30,296 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Cream takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iris Cream
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lemon Iris1/4

Iris Cream3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon IrisVictoria's Secret

Iris CreamABBA Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityIris Cream

SillageIris Cream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerIris CreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both iris, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonIrisOrrisBergamotMuskVetiverRose WaterAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Italian OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

IrisRoseOrrisSandalwoodCognacGeranium

Base

MuskCedarVanillaOudCastoreumCinnamonVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,296

PerfumerYeferson Soto

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLemon IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lemon Iris by Victoria's Secret opens with a bright burst of tart lemon and bergamot before shifting into a cool, powdery iris center. Orris root adds an earthy softness, while atlas cedar and vetiver ground the base with subtle woods. Rose water injects a faint floral dewiness that keeps the dry-down clean rather tha…

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Iris Cream by ABBA Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Iris Cream was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Yeferson Soto. Top notes are Italian Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom; middle notes are Iris, Rose, Orris, Sandalwood, Cognac and Geranium; base notes are Musk, C…

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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, Lemon Iris or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream takes 3 of 4 categories. Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Iris Cream is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iris Cream for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Iris or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream lasts longest (Iris Cream 73/100, Lemon Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Iris or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream projects furthest (Iris Cream 69/100, Lemon Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Iris and Iris Cream smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Lemon Iris or Iris Cream better for summer or winter?

Lemon Iris suits daytime wear; Iris Cream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Iris and Iris Cream?

Lemon Iris features Lemon, Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Iris Cream has top notes of Italian Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Orris and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Oud.