Fragrance comparison

Lemon Iris vs Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,852 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez

4.331,821 votes

Rank #24,341 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lemon Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Lemon Iris4/7

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Community sentiment: Lemon Iris
Longevity: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Sillage & projection: Lemon Iris
Value for money: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Versatility: Lemon Iris
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

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

4.33/ 5 · 1,821 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumRating 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

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,821 votes

Category winnerLemon IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

SillageLemon Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

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

CardamomCypressBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisMuskSuede

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverLeatherAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, 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

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLemon IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,341

PerfumerSonia Constant

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 →

A polished, powdery iris fragrance built around musk, woods and a soft suede touch. It opens with cardamom and citrus freshness, then settles into a smooth, creamy, slightly leathery drydown. This reads refined rather than loud. It suits someone who wants an elegant designer scent for evenings, cooler weather, and cl…

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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 Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Lemon Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,821 votes. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Iris or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum lasts longest (Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 66/100, Lemon Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Iris or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Lemon Iris projects furthest (Lemon Iris 53/100, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Iris and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Lemon Iris or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Lemon Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Iris and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Lemon Iris features Lemon, Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Musk and Suede, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather.