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Mon Rouge vs Iris Tuxedo

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

Updated 786 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mon Rouge

    Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Iris Tuxedo

    Choose it for a iris and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mon Rouge3/5
Iris Tuxedo2/5
Ratings & consensus
Iris Tuxedo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Iris Tuxedo
Sillage & projection
Mon Rouge
Value for money
Mon Rouge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mon Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mon RougeYves Rocher
Iris TuxedoDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.52/ 5 · 767 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.37/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%
Category winnerIris TuxedoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
45%Like
20%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate

767 votes

53%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage35
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityIris Tuxedo

SillageMon Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMon RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
earthy77%
iris69%
warm spicy61%
iris100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, iris and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PlumBlack Currant
Heart
IrisNeroli Essence
Base
Patchouli
Top15-30 mins
PlumBlack Currant
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisOrris RootBlack Tea
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrrhMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Oakmoss
InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant and Iris. Durations are only published for Iris Tuxedo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,291

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#19,451

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMon RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Rouge by Yves Rocher is a rich fruity chypre centered on ripe dark fruits, powdery iris, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening greets you with a tart burst of black currant and juicy plum, giving the impression of dark fruit jam without excessive syrupy sweetness. As it settles, a clean touch of neroli essence…

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Iris Tuxedo by DSH Perfumes delivers a dark, velvet-textured woody floral that balances powdery orris root against tart stewed fruits. The plum hits immediately. It pairs with tangy black currant before sinking into an earthy, waxy iris heart. Do not expect candy sugar here. Black tea introduces a dry tannic grit that…

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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, Mon Rouge or Iris Tuxedo?

Mon Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Mon Rouge is rated 3.52/5 from 767 votes; Iris Tuxedo is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mon Rouge for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Iris Tuxedo for a iris and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Rouge or Iris Tuxedo?

Iris Tuxedo lasts longest (Iris Tuxedo 80/100, Mon Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Rouge or Iris Tuxedo?

Mon Rouge projects furthest (Mon Rouge 58/100, Iris Tuxedo 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Rouge and Iris Tuxedo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, iris and earthy accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant and Iris.

Is Mon Rouge or Iris Tuxedo better for summer or winter?

Iris Tuxedo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Rouge and Iris Tuxedo?

Mon Rouge has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris and Neroli Essence, a base of Patchouli. Iris Tuxedo has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root and Black Tea, a base of Myrrh, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Oakmoss.

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