Cruel Gardénia vs Iris des Champs
Cruel Gardénia and Iris des Champs overlap 50% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Iris des Champs rates higher with the community: 7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
At a glance
| Cruel Gardénia | Iris des Champs | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Houbigant |
| Release year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.5/10356 votes | 7.9/10295 votes |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
When to wear
| Cruel Gardénia | Iris des Champs | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 35% | 33% |
| Summer | 29% | 27% |
| Autumn | 23% | 26% |
| Winter | 13% | 14% |
| Cruel Gardénia | Iris des Champs | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 25% | 25% |
| Casual | 22% | 22% |
| Office | 21% | 23% |
| Evening | 16% | 14% |
| Nighttime | 15% | 13% |
Notes
In both
- Ylang-ylang
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
Cruel Gardénia
Only in this one
- Damask rose
- Peach
- Neroli
- Gardenia
- White musk
- Tonka bean
Iris des Champs
Only in this one
- Pink pepper
- Lily of the valley
- Bergamot
- Rose absolute
- Jasmine sambac absolute
- Orris absolute
- Orris butter
- Amberwood
- Musk
Accords
Cruel Gardénia
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
Iris des Champs
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 6.8/10 for Cruel Gardénia, 6.8/10 for Iris des Champs.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 6.3/10 for Cruel Gardénia, 6.3/10 for Iris des Champs.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 13% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 14% for Iris des Champs.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 29% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 27% for Iris des Champs.
Which one is rated higher?
Iris des Champs is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Ylang-ylang, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

