Fragrance comparison

Magnolia & Iris vs VAV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Magnolia & Iris

Henri Bendel

4.333 votes

Rank #60,076 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

VAV

K Constâncio

—0 votes

Rank #79,522 WoodyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia & Iris takes 1 of 1 categories.

Magnolia & Iris
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VAV
Choose it for a woody and violet character.

Magnolia & Iris1/1

VAV0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnolia & IrisHenri Bendel

VAVK Constâncio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

iris30%

woody100%

violet91%

floral83%

powdery74%

iris65%

green56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletRose

Heart

MagnoliaIris

Base

Vanilla

Top

VioletIrisSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

HyacinthGeraniumMagnoliaNutmegSage

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Magnolia, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,522

PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnolia & IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Henri Bendel Magnolia & Iris opens with sweet violet petals and garden rose before settling into a heart of waxy magnolia and starchy iris root. Warm vanilla grounds the base, giving the powdery florals a touch of cozy sweetness for crisp spring mornings and relaxed daytime office wear.

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VAV by K Constâncio begins with a bright citrus breeze of Sicilian lemon and bergamot before softening into a powdery floral middle. Alfredo Monteiro Filho grounds this clean creation with a warm base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is a refreshing option for daytime wear when you want a clean, office-friendly…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Magnolia & Iris and VAV smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Magnolia, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Magnolia & Iris or VAV better for summer or winter?

Magnolia & Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnolia & Iris and VAV?

Magnolia & Iris has top notes of Violet and Rose, heart notes of Magnolia and Iris, a base of Vanilla. VAV has top notes of Violet, Iris, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Geranium, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss.