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White Iris vs Vanquish

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

Updated 27 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Iris takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • 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.

  • Vanquish

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

White Iris5/5
Vanquish0/5
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
White IrisOrdioLab
VanquishBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
2.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerWhite IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

31%Love
8%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate44
Category winners

LongevityWhite Iris

SillageWhite Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value52
Category winnerWhite IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
iris92%
powdery84%
floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
violet77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
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
IrisLavenderVioletViolet LeafLilacTarragon
Heart
LemonPatchouliCastoreumLabdanumChypre Notes
Base
FrankincenseBlack AmberCedarwoodAmberMusk
Top
OrangeCitrus
Heart
VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin
Base
LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesIris, Violet, Patchouli and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer71
Fall43
Winter57
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,516

PerfumerJerry Lin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, White Iris or Vanquish?

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

Which lasts longer, White Iris or Vanquish?

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

Which projects more, White Iris or Vanquish?

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

Do White Iris and Vanquish smell similar?

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

Is White Iris or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Iris and Vanquish?

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. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.

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