Fragrance comparison

Lemon Iris vs Noon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lemon Iris

Victoria's Secret

4.2631 votes

Rank #17,225 IrisCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Noon

SW19

3.0911 votes

Rank #56,416 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lemon Iris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lemon Iris
Choose it for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noon
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lemon Iris3/5

Noon2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lemon Iris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noon
Sillage & projection: Lemon Iris
Value for money: Noon
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

NoonSW19

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%

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

9%Love

27%Like

36%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityNoon

SillageLemon Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

iris100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

green77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both iris, powdery and aromatic

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

MintAlmond Blossom

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderVetiver

Base

IrisAmberOrrisMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesIris, Orris, 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#56,416

PerfumerMarianne Nawrocki Sabatier

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Noon by SW19 offers a crisp, airy experience that balances cooling mint with delicate floral touches. Designed for daily wear, this unisex scent transitions from a sharp, awakening opening into a soft, powdery iris heart. It captures the essence of a tranquil afternoon near a lakeside park, making it an ideal choice f…

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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 Noon?

Lemon Iris takes 3 of 5 categories. Lemon Iris is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Noon is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lemon Iris for a iris and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noon for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Iris or Noon?

They last about the same: Noon 56/100, Lemon Iris 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Iris or Noon?

Lemon Iris projects furthest (Lemon Iris 53/100, Noon 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Iris and Noon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Orris, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Lemon Iris or Noon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lemon Iris and Noon?

Lemon Iris features Lemon, Iris, Orris, Bergamot and Musk. Noon has top notes of Mint and Almond Blossom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Iris, Amber, Orris and Musk.