Mon Exclusif vs 502 Iris Cartagena EDP
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
502 Iris Cartagena EDP takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mon ExclusifChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
502 Iris Cartagena EDPChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mon Exclusif3/7
502 Iris Cartagena EDP4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mon Exclusif
- Community sentiment
- 502 Iris Cartagena EDP
- Longevity
- 502 Iris Cartagena EDP
- Sillage & projection
- Mon Exclusif
- Value for money
- 502 Iris Cartagena EDP
- Versatility
- 502 Iris Cartagena EDP
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Exclusif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mon ExclusifGuerlain502 Iris Cartagena EDPBon ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
4.52/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 33%Had 4%Want 63%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
883 votes
64%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winner502 Iris Cartagena EDPMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity502 Iris Cartagena EDP
SillageMon Exclusif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner502 Iris Cartagena EDPBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
cacao84%
citrus77%
coffee69%
rum61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Top
CocoaRumMandarin OrangeMandarinPetitgrain
Heart
IrisSandalwoodEucalyptusVanilla
Base
CoffeePapyrusButterVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Butter, Vanilla and Iris. Durations are only published for Mon Exclusif, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Spring94
Summer24
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night77
Category winner502 Iris Cartagena EDPMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,600
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#32,074
PerfumerClément Marx
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…
Reviews →A cocoa-iris scent with a warm, woody core, 502 Iris Cartagena opens bright with mandarin and petitgrain, then quickly turns smoother and more textured. The rum and cocoa give it warmth, while iris and sandalwood keep it soft rather than sugary. On skin, it reads as a spiced gourmand with a dry, powdery edge. It suits…
Reviews →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, Mon Exclusif or 502 Iris Cartagena EDP?
502 Iris Cartagena EDP takes 4 of 7 categories. Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes; 502 Iris Cartagena EDP is rated 4.52/5 from 33 votes. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 502 Iris Cartagena EDP for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mon Exclusif or 502 Iris Cartagena EDP?
They last about the same: 502 Iris Cartagena EDP 69/100, Mon Exclusif 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mon Exclusif or 502 Iris Cartagena EDP?
Mon Exclusif projects furthest (Mon Exclusif 69/100, 502 Iris Cartagena EDP 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mon Exclusif and 502 Iris Cartagena EDP smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Butter, Vanilla and Iris.
Is Mon Exclusif or 502 Iris Cartagena EDP better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear; 502 Iris Cartagena EDP suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mon Exclusif and 502 Iris Cartagena EDP?
Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin. 502 Iris Cartagena EDP has top notes of Cocoa, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus and Vanilla, a base of Coffee, Papyrus, Butter and Vetiver.
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