Fragrance comparison

Thé Vert vs Iris Ginger

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Thé Vert

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9467 votes

Rank #18,361 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Ginger

B96

3.6929 votes

Rank #37,374 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thé Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

Thé Vert
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iris Ginger
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Thé Vert4/7

Iris Ginger3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Thé VertL'Occitane en Provence

Iris GingerB96

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 38%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerThé VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

54%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

28%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerThé VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityIris Ginger

SillageIris Ginger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThé VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

musky80%

fresh70%

white floral60%

woody50%

citrus100%

rose83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBitter OrangeOrangeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaBlack TeaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

GrapefruitLimeNutmegCardamom

Heart

RoseGingerIrisAnimal notes

Base

MuskAmberCedarWhite WoodsWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Musk and White Woods. Durations are only published for Thé Vert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall27

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night20

Category winnerIris GingerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex50

Women47

Casual 44%Work 38%Date 11%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThé VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Thé Vert delivers an immediate rush of crushed lime peel, tart bitter orange, and aromatic green tea leaves. It opens bright and bracing. The citrus burst sparkles with a subtle pinch of cardamom that keeps the fruit from smelling like sweet candy. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into s…

Reviews →

Iris Ginger by B96 is a floral fragrance for women that hinges on a crisp interplay of citrus and spice. With a opening of grapefruit and lime, the scent settles into a heart of ginger, rose, and iris powder. It is best suited for daytime wear during the spring months, offering a clean, woody finish that sits comforta…

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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, Thé Vert or Iris Ginger?

Thé Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Thé Vert is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Iris Ginger is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes. Choose Thé Vert for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iris Ginger for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Thé Vert or Iris Ginger?

Iris Ginger lasts longest (Iris Ginger 68/100, Thé Vert 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Thé Vert or Iris Ginger?

Iris Ginger projects furthest (Iris Ginger 61/100, Thé Vert 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Thé Vert and Iris Ginger smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Musk and White Woods.

Is Thé Vert or Iris Ginger better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thé Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Ginger is the stronger pick. Thé Vert suits daytime wear; Iris Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Thé Vert and Iris Ginger?

Thé Vert has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Black Tea and Jasmine, a base of Musk and White Woods. Iris Ginger has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Ginger, Iris and Animal notes, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and White Woods.