Fragrance comparison

Yulan 玉兰 vs Elegant Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Yulan 玉兰

Ladybug 述之有味

—0 votes

Rank #80,665 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Elegant Iris

Yardley

3.867 votes

Rank #59,716 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegant Iris takes 1 of 1 categories.

Yulan 玉兰
Choose it for a white floral and amber character.
Elegant Iris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Yulan 玉兰0/1

Elegant Iris1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Yulan 玉兰Ladybug 述之有味

Elegant IrisYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

14%Love

57%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

green72%

rose58%

woody44%

floral30%

floral100%

green92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesMichelia leafMichelia

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberWoody Notes

Top20-30 mins

Green LeavesRed FruitsDaisy

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisFreesiaJasmineWild Rose

Base5-7 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Jasmine, Amber and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Elegant Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#80,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElegant IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yulan opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves and the distinct waxy texture of michelia leaf. Unlike many western magnolia perfumes that lean heavily on sweet lemon citrus, this one centers on a dewy, slightly bitter botanical freshness. It feels like standing under a flowering michelia tree in early spring d…

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Yardley Elegant Iris opens with an invigorating splash of crushed green leaves, tart red fruits, and sunlit meadow daisy. The initial brightness quickly gives way to a soft floral bouquet led by powdery iris, airy freesia, and delicate wild rose. As the scent settles, warm amber and clean cedar-like woody notes create…

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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.

Do Yulan 玉兰 and Elegant Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Jasmine, Amber and Woody Notes.

Is Yulan 玉兰 or Elegant Iris better for summer or winter?

Elegant Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yulan 玉兰 and Elegant Iris?

Yulan 玉兰 has top notes of Green Leaves, Michelia leaf and Michelia, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Elegant Iris has top notes of Green Leaves, Red Fruits and Daisy, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Jasmine and Wild Rose, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.