Fragrance comparison

Seductive vs Terre d'Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 475 ratings analysed

4 wins

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Terre d'Iris

Miller Harris

3.98269 votes

Rank #29,615 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories.

Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Terre d'Iris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Seductive4/7

Terre d'Iris3/7

Ratings & consensus: Terre d'Iris
Community sentiment: Terre d'Iris
Longevity: Seductive
Sillage & projection: Seductive
Value for money: Terre d'Iris
Versatility: Seductive
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seductive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

Terre d'IrisMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 39%

Category winnerTerre d'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerTerre d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySeductive

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTerre d'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RosemaryAfrican Orange FlowerSageRose

Base

Irisoak mossFirOrrisResinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesResin, Iris, Fir and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSeductiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#29,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeductiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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Terre d'Iris opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, bringing a sunny Mediterranean brightness that quickly gives way to dry, savory herbs. Rosemary and clary sage dominate the early transition, giving the blend a rugged, windswept feel rather than a typical floral sweetness. As it settles on…

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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, Seductive or Terre d'Iris?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories. Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes; Terre d'Iris is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Terre d'Iris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Seductive or Terre d'Iris?

Seductive lasts longest (Seductive 74/100, Terre d'Iris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seductive or Terre d'Iris?

Seductive projects furthest (Seductive 70/100, Terre d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seductive and Terre d'Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Resin, Iris, Fir and Rosemary.

Is Seductive or Terre d'Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seductive is the stronger pick. For winter, Seductive is the stronger pick. Seductive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seductive and Terre d'Iris?

Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Terre d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, African Orange Flower, Sage and Rose, a base of Iris, oak moss, Fir and Orris.