Fragrance comparison

Poudre de Riz vs Gauss

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Poudre de Riz

Le Blanc

3.9111 votes

Rank #61,209 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gauss

Thera Cosméticos

4.0850 votes

Rank #25,115 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gauss takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poudre de Riz
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gauss
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Poudre de Riz1/5

Gauss4/5

Ratings & consensus: Gauss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gauss
Sillage & projection: Gauss
Value for money: Poudre de Riz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gauss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poudre de RizLe Blanc

GaussThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 47%

4.08/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winnerGaussRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

52%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGauss

SillageGauss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPoudre de RizBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery88%

violet77%

vanilla65%

earthy53%

musky42%

fruity100%

iris91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

earthy56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisVanillaMuskRed Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red FruitsRaspberryCassis

Heart

IrisCedarCinnamonPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIris, Vanilla and Red Fruits. Durations are only published for Poudre de Riz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring36

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,115

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGaussHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poudre de Riz by Le Blanc is a soft floral fragrance built around classic cosmetic powder tones. It opens with a brief touch of red fruits that quickly yields to an iris heart, evoking the scent of vintage face powder, velvety violet petals, and clean dressing tables. As the fragrance settles, warm vanilla and earthy …

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Gauss opens with a sharp burst of red fruits, raspberry, and cassis that cuts through cold air immediately. As the initial berry pop softens, a dense heart of powdery iris and cedar takes over, adding a dry texture that grounds the sweetness. Cinnamon and patchouli bring a subtle spicy warmth in the background without…

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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, Poudre de Riz or Gauss?

Gauss takes 4 of 5 categories. Poudre de Riz is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Gauss is rated 4.08/5 from 50 votes. Choose Poudre de Riz for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gauss for a fruity and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre de Riz or Gauss?

Gauss lasts longest (Gauss 82/100, Poudre de Riz 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poudre de Riz or Gauss?

Gauss projects furthest (Gauss 77/100, Poudre de Riz 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poudre de Riz and Gauss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Iris, Vanilla and Red Fruits.

Is Poudre de Riz or Gauss better for summer or winter?

Poudre de Riz suits daytime wear; Gauss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poudre de Riz and Gauss?

Poudre de Riz features Iris, Vanilla, Musk and Red Fruits. Gauss has top notes of Red Fruits, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Iris, Cedar, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.