Fragrance comparison

Lemon Iris vs Matcha is a Mood

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Matcha is a Mood

Seven Cosmetics

3.502 votes

Rank #63,802 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lemon Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Matcha is a Mood
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lemon Iris3/4

Matcha is a Mood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lemon Iris
Sillage & projection: Lemon Iris
Value for money: Matcha is a Mood
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

Matcha is a MoodSeven Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLemon Iris

SillageLemon Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMatcha is a MoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

balsamic77%

smoky69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both iris, woody and earthy

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

GrapefruitLemon

Heart

IrisCashmere WoodAtlas CedarMusk

Base

IncenseVetiverOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Iris, Musk 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

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#63,802

PerfumerJose Sánchez

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Matcha is a Mood by Seven Cosmetics opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit and lemon, quickly settling into a dry, powdery iris. The base leans heavily on cedar, vetiver, and a quiet trace of incense. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the spring months, offering a clean, woody aromatic experience on …

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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 Matcha is a Mood?

Lemon Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Matcha is a Mood is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Matcha is a Mood for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Iris or Matcha is a Mood?

Lemon Iris lasts longest (Lemon Iris 55/100, Matcha is a Mood 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Iris or Matcha is a Mood?

Lemon Iris projects furthest (Lemon Iris 53/100, Matcha is a Mood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Iris and Matcha is a Mood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Lemon Iris or Matcha is a Mood better for summer or winter?

Lemon Iris suits daytime wear; Matcha is a Mood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Iris and Matcha is a Mood?

Lemon Iris features Lemon, Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Matcha is a Mood has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood, Atlas Cedar and Musk, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Oud and Sandalwood.