Fragrance comparison

Lemon Iris vs Living

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,224 ratings analysed

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Living

Lalique

3.811,193 votes

Rank #4,205 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Living takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Living
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Lemon Iris3/7

Living4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon IrisVictoria's Secret

LivingLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 1,193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerLemon IrisRating 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

26%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,193 votes

Category winnerLemon IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLiving

SillageLiving

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value61

Category winnerLivingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Black PepperIrisNutmegRose

Base

VetiverCashmeranSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanOrrisVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIris, Orris, Bergamot 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLemon IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men10

Unisex52

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,205

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerLivingHigher 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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Living Lalique opens with a dry, herbaceous breeze of lavender and bergamot, quickly grounded by a cool splash of mint. As it settles, the fragrance shifts into a spicy, dry heart of black pepper, nutmeg, and powdery iris. The foundation is built on heavy cedar, vetiver, and cashmeran, creating a dry woodiness that pr…

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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 Living?

Living takes 4 of 7 categories. Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Living is rated 3.81/5 from 1,193 votes. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Living for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Iris or Living?

Living lasts longest (Living 67/100, Lemon Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Iris or Living?

Living projects furthest (Living 62/100, Lemon Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Iris and Living smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Lemon Iris or Living better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Living is the stronger pick. Lemon Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Iris and Living?

Lemon Iris features Lemon, Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Living has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Black Pepper, Iris, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Cedar.