Fragrance comparison

Oryx Iris vs Vanquish

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Oryx Iris

Oryx

4.003 votes

Rank #42,900 AmberOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #72,800 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanquish takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oryx Iris
Choose it for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oryx Iris1/4

Vanquish3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oryx IrisOryx

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityVanquish

SillageVanquish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVanquishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon

Heart

IrisCorianderCedarwood

Base

LabdanumVanillaOud

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Oud. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,900

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#72,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOryx IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oryx Iris by Oryx pairs crisp violet leaf and cool iris with smoky Kyara incense and dry cedarwood over a quiet base of labdanum and subtle oud. Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this unisex blend shifts from a bright, watery opening into a dry, powdery floral skin scent. It suits crisp spring …

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Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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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, Oryx Iris or Vanquish?

Vanquish takes 3 of 4 categories. Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oryx Iris or Vanquish?

Vanquish lasts longest (Vanquish 51/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oryx Iris or Vanquish?

Vanquish projects furthest (Vanquish 50/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oryx Iris and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Oud.

Is Oryx Iris or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

Oryx Iris suits day or night wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oryx Iris and Vanquish?

Oryx Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Kyara Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Coriander and Cedarwood, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla and Oud. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.