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Vanille d'Iris vs gs01

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

Updated 993 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Vanille d'Iris

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • gs01

    Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanille d'Iris5/7
gs011/7
Ratings & consensus
Vanille d'Iris
Community sentiment
Vanille d'Iris
Longevity
Vanille d'Iris
Sillage & projection
Vanille d'Iris
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
gs01
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille d'Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanille d'IrisOrmonde Jayne
gs01biehl parfumkunstwerke
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 777 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%
Category winnerVanille d'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

557 votes

27%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerVanille d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityVanille d'Iris

SillageVanille d'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value50
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
iris92%
woody84%
earthy77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
green100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Carrot SeedsPink PepperCorianderSicilian Bergamot
Heart
OrrisOsmanthusJasmineMagnolia
Base
VanillaTahitian VanillaVetiverCedarAmberMusk
Top
BasilGreen NotesBay LeafLimeAfrican Orange FlowerCarrot SeedsGrassPink Pepper
Heart
PeachWater LilyArtemisiaFreesiaJasmineRose
Base
MuskRiceSandalwoodAmberVetiverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall52
Winter9
Day100
Night16
Category winnergs01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men6
Unisex69
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,086

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#9,385

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerVanille d'IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille d'Iris is a soft, powdery iris wrapped in dry, natural vanilla rather than dessert sweetness. Reviewers often notice the carrot seed first, giving the opening an earthy, slightly vegetal edge before orris, pale florals, woods, musk, and amber settle in. It suits shoppers who like elegant, intimate vanillas wit…

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gs01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women and men. gs01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf, Lime, African Orange Flower, Carrot Seeds, Grass, Pink Pepper and Magnolia; middle notes are Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia,…

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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, Vanille d'Iris or gs01?

Vanille d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanille d'Iris is rated 4.12/5 from 777 votes; gs01 is rated 3.65/5 from 216 votes. Choose Vanille d'Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose gs01 for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille d'Iris or gs01?

They last about the same: Vanille d'Iris 75/100, gs01 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanille d'Iris or gs01?

Vanille d'Iris projects furthest (Vanille d'Iris 65/100, gs01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille d'Iris and gs01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Vanille d'Iris or gs01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, gs01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille d'Iris is the stronger pick. gs01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille d'Iris and gs01?

Vanille d'Iris has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar. gs01 has top notes of Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia and Freesia, a base of Musk, Rice, Sandalwood and Amber.

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