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Íris e Flor de Laranjeira vs X Molecule

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

Updated 344 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Íris e Flor de Laranjeira

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • X Molecule

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira3/7
X Molecule4/7
Ratings & consensus
Íris e Flor de Laranjeira
Community sentiment
Íris e Flor de Laranjeira
Longevity
X Molecule
Sillage & projection
X Molecule
Value for money
X Molecule
Versatility
X Molecule
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Íris e Flor de Laranjeira

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Íris e Flor de LaranjeiraMahogany
X MoleculeAngeline
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.39/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 43%
4.07/ 5 · 212 votes
Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%
Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

132 votes

67%Love
6%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value74
Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
iris92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
leather69%
animalic61%
amber100%
white floral83%
citrus65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange BlossomRhubarbGrapefruit
Heart
IrisHeliotropeCardamomAlmond
Base
LeatherMuskMossAmber
Top
Orange Blossom
Heart
Moss
Base
Amber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. 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
Summer82
Fall86
Winter73
Day100
Night76
Spring82
Summer71
Fall91
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerX MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex55
Women40
Men13
Unisex45
Women42
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,985

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÍris e Flor de LaranjeiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira by Mahogany is a powdery floral scent for women that leans unisex. It opens with bright orange blossom and grapefruit, settling into a sophisticated, dusty iris and almond heart. Grounded by leather and musk, this 2021 release is ideal for daytime professional wear in temperate spring weather.

Reviews →

X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira or X Molecule?

X Molecule takes 4 of 7 categories. Íris e Flor de Laranjeira is rated 4.39/5 from 132 votes; X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes. Choose Íris e Flor de Laranjeira for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira or X Molecule?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira or X Molecule?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Íris e Flor de Laranjeira and X Molecule smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and animalic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is Íris e Flor de Laranjeira or X Molecule better for summer or winter?

For summer, Íris e Flor de Laranjeira is the stronger pick. For winter, X Molecule is the stronger pick. Íris e Flor de Laranjeira suits daytime wear; X Molecule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Íris e Flor de Laranjeira and X Molecule?

Íris e Flor de Laranjeira has top notes of Orange Blossom, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Cardamom and Almond, a base of Leather, Musk, Moss and Amber. X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber.

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