Fragrance comparison

Wit vs Ispahan

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,305 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wit

Parfums DelRae

4.1669 votes

Rank #20,665 Yellow FloralPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Ispahan

Yves Rocher

3.952,236 votes

Rank #24,079 Yellow FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wit
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ispahan
Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Wit4/7

Ispahan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WitParfums DelRae

IspahanYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerWitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

30%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,236 votes

Category winnerWitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIspahanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery83%

sweet65%

floral48%

green30%

yellow floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both yellow floral, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AngelicaLemonLaurelsMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

MimosaNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon

Base

NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Wit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 20%Party 6%

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,665

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,079

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wit by Parfums DelRae smells like walking into an upscale florist shop in mid-April. You get an immediate snap of green angelica root, tart lemon peel, and crushed bay laurel leaves that wake up the senses. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into a cloud of yellow mimosa and honeyed narcissus. The fl…

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Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

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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, Wit or Ispahan?

Wit takes 4 of 7 categories. Wit is rated 4.16/5 from 69 votes; Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes. Choose Wit for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wit or Ispahan?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Wit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wit or Ispahan?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Wit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wit and Ispahan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Wit or Ispahan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wit is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Wit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wit and Ispahan?

Wit has top notes of Angelica, Lemon, Laurels and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.