Fragrance comparison

Silver Iris vs Elegantnost

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,377 ratings analysed

5 wins

Silver Iris

Atelier Cologne

3.971,183 votes

Rank #27,415 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Elegantnost

Brocard

3.69194 votes

Rank #18,051 FruityViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Silver Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Elegantnost
Choose it for a fruity and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Silver Iris5/7

Elegantnost2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver IrisAtelier Cologne

ElegantnostBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,183 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

Category winnerSilver IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,183 votes

14%Love

61%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerSilver IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySilver Iris

SillageSilver Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value84

Category winnerElegantnostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

violet86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

iris44%

floral30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantTangerinePink Pepper

Heart

IrisViolet LeafMimosa

Base

MuskPatchouliWhite Amber

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantApple

Heart

VioletIrisViolet LeafJasmine

Base

PralineVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilver IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex36

Women61

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,415

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,051

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerElegantnostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant and tangy tangerine, dusted with spicy pink pepper. The fragrance quickly shifts into its core identity: a dense, powdery iris supported by green violet leaf and soft mimosa. Instead of staying bright like typical citrus colognes, it settles…

Reviews →

Brocard Elegantnost opens with a sharp flash of sour apple, tart black currant, and bright raspberry jam before settling into powdery violet cosmetics. As praline and soft musk warm on skin, the fruit softens into a quiet skin scent. Wear this casual gourmand floral on brisk spring mornings when you want light berry s…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silver Iris or Elegantnost?

Silver Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Silver Iris is rated 3.97/5 from 1,183 votes; Elegantnost is rated 3.69/5 from 194 votes. Choose Silver Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Elegantnost for a fruity and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silver Iris or Elegantnost?

Silver Iris lasts longest (Silver Iris 68/100, Elegantnost 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Iris or Elegantnost?

Silver Iris projects furthest (Silver Iris 59/100, Elegantnost 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Iris and Elegantnost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Silver Iris or Elegantnost better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Iris is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Iris and Elegantnost?

Silver Iris has top notes of Black Currant, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli and White Amber. Elegantnost has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Vanilla and Musk.