Fragrance comparison

So vs Iris Cream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Weil

3.176 votes

Rank #64,521 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Iris Cream

ABBA Parfums

4.717 votes

Rank #33,177 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Cream takes 4 of 4 categories.

So
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris Cream
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

So0/4

Iris Cream4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoWeil

Iris CreamABBA Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityIris Cream

SillageIris Cream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerIris CreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

iris50%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

GeraniumIrisCypress

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaCedar

Top

Italian OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

IrisRoseOrrisSandalwoodCognacGeranium

Base

MuskCedarVanillaOudCastoreumCinnamonVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Iris and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,177

PerfumerYeferson Soto

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIris CreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil's 2007 release opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot. This brisk citrus start quickly shifts into a dry, green middle stage dominated by cypress and geranium. It sits quiet and clean on the skin, drawing down into a faint cedar and vetiver base with a touch of dry vanilla. This is a subtle woody …

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Iris Cream by ABBA Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Iris Cream was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Yeferson Soto. Top notes are Italian Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom; middle notes are Iris, Rose, Orris, Sandalwood, Cognac and Geranium; base notes are Musk, C…

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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, So or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream takes 4 of 4 categories. So is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Iris Cream is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose So for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris Cream for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, So or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream lasts longest (Iris Cream 73/100, So 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So or Iris Cream?

Iris Cream projects furthest (Iris Cream 69/100, So 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So and Iris Cream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is So or Iris Cream better for summer or winter?

So suits daytime wear; Iris Cream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So and Iris Cream?

So has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Iris and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cedar. Iris Cream has top notes of Italian Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Orris and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Oud.