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S. Men vs Iris Ardent

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

Updated 62 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

S. Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • S. Men

    Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Iris Ardent

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

S. Men3/5
Iris Ardent2/5
Ratings & consensus
S. Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
S. Men
Sillage & projection
Iris Ardent
Value for money
S. Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Ardent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
S. MenEudora
Iris ArdentMolinard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
3.40/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%
Category winnerS. MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

21%Love
35%Like
21%Ok
9%Dislike
14%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityS. Men

SillageIris Ardent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value52
Category winnerS. MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
woody86%
aquatic72%
soft spicy58%
green44%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
iris77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperPepper
Heart2-3 hrs
Violet Leaves
Base4-6 hrs
Woodsy Notes
Top
JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin
Heart
IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper
Base
LeatherVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper and Violet Leaves. Durations are only published for S. Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring27
Summer0
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer25
Fall88
Winter81
Day100
Night90
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%
Men35
Unisex35
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIris ArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora S. Men cuts through the air with a brisk crack of black pepper and vibrant pink pepper before settling into cool, watery violet leaves and dry cedar-like woodsy notes. The contrast is immediate. Crisp ozonic tones balance the warm spice within minutes, keeping the fragrance sharp, clean, and understated. It wea…

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Molinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…

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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, S. Men or Iris Ardent?

S. Men takes 3 of 5 categories. S. Men is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes; Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes. Choose S. Men for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, S. Men or Iris Ardent?

They last about the same: S. Men 64/100, Iris Ardent 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, S. Men or Iris Ardent?

Projection is very close: Iris Ardent 49/100, S. Men 48/100 for sillage.

Do S. Men and Iris Ardent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper and Violet Leaves.

Is S. Men or Iris Ardent better for summer or winter?

S. Men suits daytime wear; Iris Ardent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in S. Men and Iris Ardent?

S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes. Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.

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