Fragrance comparison

Vétiver vs Iris Dore

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Vétiver

Molinard

3.83101 votes

Rank #17,072 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Iris Dore

Korloff Paris

3.92133 votes

Rank #31,165 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dore takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vétiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iris Dore
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vétiver2/7

Iris Dore5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VétiverMolinard

Iris DoreKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.92/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

Category winnerIris DoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

29%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerIris DoreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIris Dore

SillageIris Dore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVétiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

IrisAmberLavenderViolet Leaf

Base

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oil

Top

GrapefruitLavenderBergamot

Heart

IrisJuniperPink Pepper

Base

AmbroxanMuskHaitian VetiverSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Iris and Lavender. 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

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris DoreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men14

Unisex53

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#31,165

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVétiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Vétiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter blood orange, and bright bergamot that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a sunny morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a smooth heart of earthy violet leaf, clean lavender, and powdery iris emerges, softening the blend without making it heavy. Th…

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Iris Dore by Korloff Paris balances the cool, powdery character of iris with the sharp, energetic lift of grapefruit and juniper. It operates as a versatile unisex scent that shifts from a crisp, aromatic opening to a soft, woody, and musky dry-down. This fragrance works well for daily office wear in temperate spring …

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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, Vétiver or Iris Dore?

Iris Dore takes 5 of 7 categories. Vétiver is rated 3.83/5 from 101 votes; Iris Dore is rated 3.92/5 from 133 votes. Choose Vétiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iris Dore for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver or Iris Dore?

Iris Dore lasts longest (Iris Dore 69/100, Vétiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver or Iris Dore?

Iris Dore projects furthest (Iris Dore 60/100, Vétiver 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver and Iris Dore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Iris and Lavender.

Is Vétiver or Iris Dore better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vétiver and Iris Dore?

Vétiver has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Amber, Lavender and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. Iris Dore has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Juniper and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood.