Fragrance comparison

Silk Iris vs Violetear

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Silk Iris

Parfum Satori

3.9418 votes

Rank #40,039 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Violetear

Wit & West

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,463 LavenderEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violetear takes 5 of 5 categories.

Silk Iris
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violetear
Choose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Silk Iris0/5

Violetear5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silk IrisParfum Satori

VioletearWit & West

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerVioletearRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

70%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVioletear

SillageVioletear

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVioletearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

lavender100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonelemiGreen Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVioletRoseMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

OlibanumSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

IrisBergamot

Heart

LavenderMimosaRose

Base

OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Silk Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex70

Women30

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,039

PerfumerSatori Osawa

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,463

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVioletearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silk Iris by Parfum Satori delivers a gentle, powdery floral experience that feels like smooth clean fabric resting against your skin. It opens with bright lemon and bergamot touched by crushed green leaves and citrusy elemi resin, giving you a fresh, crisp start that never bites. As the citrus calms down, a delicate …

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Violetear by Wit & West is an earthy, moss-forward fragrance that centers on a unique blend of lavender, iris, and mimosa. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent leans into a raw, botanical aesthetic that avoids traditional sweetness. It performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a distinct, grounded presence for t…

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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, Silk Iris or Violetear?

Violetear takes 5 of 5 categories. Silk Iris is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Silk Iris for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Silk Iris or Violetear?

Violetear lasts longest (Violetear 70/100, Silk Iris 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silk Iris or Violetear?

Violetear projects furthest (Violetear 56/100, Silk Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silk Iris and Violetear smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Mimosa.

Is Silk Iris or Violetear better for summer or winter?

Silk Iris suits daytime wear; Violetear suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silk Iris and Violetear?

Silk Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, elemi and Green Leaves, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Mimosa, a base of Olibanum, Sandalwood and White Musk. Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.