Fragrance comparison

Oryx Iris vs White Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Oryx Iris

Oryx

4.003 votes

Rank #42,900 AmberOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

White Iris

OrdioLab

3.9314 votes

Rank #56,516 VioletIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Iris 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.
White Iris
Choose it for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oryx Iris1/4

White Iris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Iris
Sillage & projection: White Iris
Value for money: White Iris
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

White IrisOrdioLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 5%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

50%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityWhite Iris

SillageWhite Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value55

Category winnerWhite IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

violet100%

iris92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

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

IrisLavenderVioletViolet LeafLilacTarragon

Heart

LemonPatchouliCastoreumLabdanumChypre Notes

Base

FrankincenseBlack AmberCedarwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lemon, Iris and Cedarwood. 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,900

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,516

PerfumerJerry Lin

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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White Iris by OrdioLab shifts traditional powdery iris into a rugged, resinous space. Released in 2024, this unisex blend cuts the sweetness of purple florals with bitter tarragon and a leathery, castoreum-infused core. It is built for collectors who want a cold, mineral floral that performs in freezing autumn wind.

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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 White Iris?

White Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; White Iris is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose White Iris for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oryx Iris or White Iris?

White Iris lasts longest (White Iris 80/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oryx Iris or White Iris?

White Iris projects furthest (White Iris 65/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oryx Iris and White Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lemon, Iris and Cedarwood.

Is Oryx Iris or White Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oryx Iris and White Iris?

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. White Iris has top notes of Iris, Lavender, Violet and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lemon, Patchouli, Castoreum and Labdanum, a base of Frankincense, Black Amber, Cedarwood and Amber.