Fragrance comparison

Mojave Ghost vs Iris in Love

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,921 ratings analysed

Mojave Ghost

Byredo

3.919,910 votes

Rank #2,368 FloralWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Iris in Love

Kiotis

3.7311 votes

Rank #60,566 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mojave Ghost
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iris in Love
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mojave Ghost2/5

Iris in Love3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mojave GhostByredo

Iris in LoveKiotis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 9,910 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 18%Want 66%

Category winnerMojave GhostRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

8,693 votes

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIris in Love

SillageIris in Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIris in LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

musky60%

fruity50%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SapodillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

VioletMagnoliaSandalwood

Base

AmbergrisCedarMusk

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

IrisVioletLilacMay RoseMagnolia

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Violet, Magnolia and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex39

Women58

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews617

Overall rank#60,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMojave GhostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mojave Ghost is a sheer, floral-woody fragrance from Byredo. It opens with the unique, sweet scent of sapodilla fruit before melting into a clean violet and sandalwood heart. It sits close to the skin, offering a polite, airy profile that works comfortably in office settings or during warmer spring days when you want …

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Iris in Love by Kiotis offers a powdery floral experience defined by violet and iris. Designed for women, it centers on a delicate lily-of-the-valley opening that settles into a soft, woody, and earthy musk base. Ideal for daily wear, this scent brings a clean and quiet presence to the office or casual weekend outings.

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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.

Which is better, Mojave Ghost or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Mojave Ghost is rated 3.91/5 from 9,910 votes; Iris in Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mojave Ghost for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iris in Love for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mojave Ghost or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love lasts longest (Iris in Love 93/100, Mojave Ghost 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mojave Ghost or Iris in Love?

Iris in Love projects furthest (Iris in Love 81/100, Mojave Ghost 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mojave Ghost and Iris in Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Violet, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is Mojave Ghost or Iris in Love better for summer or winter?

Iris in Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mojave Ghost and Iris in Love?

Mojave Ghost has top notes of Sapodilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Violet, Magnolia and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Musk. Iris in Love has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lilac and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).