Fragrance comparison

Vanquish vs White Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #72,800 WoodyPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

White Iris

OrdioLab

3.9314 votes

Rank #56,516 VioletIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Iris takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Iris
Choose it for a violet and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vanquish0/5

White Iris5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

White IrisOrdioLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

Category winnerWhite IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

50%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityWhite Iris

SillageWhite Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerWhite IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

violet100%

iris92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

Top

IrisLavenderVioletViolet LeafLilacTarragon

Heart

LemonPatchouliCastoreumLabdanumChypre Notes

Base

FrankincenseBlack AmberCedarwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Labdanum and Cedarwood. 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

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,516

PerfumerJerry Lin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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White Iris by OrdioLab shifts traditional powdery iris into a rugged, resinous space. Released in 2024, this unisex blend cuts the sweetness of purple florals with bitter tarragon and a leathery, castoreum-infused core. It is built for collectors who want a cold, mineral floral that performs in freezing autumn wind.

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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, Vanquish or White Iris?

White Iris takes 5 of 5 categories. Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes; White Iris is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Iris for a violet and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanquish or White Iris?

White Iris lasts longest (White Iris 80/100, Vanquish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanquish or White Iris?

White Iris projects furthest (White Iris 65/100, Vanquish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanquish and White Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Labdanum and Cedarwood.

Is Vanquish or White Iris better for summer or winter?

Vanquish suits daytime wear; White Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanquish and White Iris?

Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin. White Iris has top notes of Iris, Lavender, Violet and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lemon, Patchouli, Castoreum and Labdanum, a base of Frankincense, Black Amber, Cedarwood and Amber.