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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 GardéniaIris des Champs
BrandGuerlainHoubigant
Release year20082014
ConcentrationNo dataEau 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

Seasons
Cruel GardéniaIris des Champs
Spring35%33%
Summer29%27%
Autumn23%26%
Winter13%14%
Occasions
Cruel GardéniaIris des Champs
Daytime25%25%
Casual22%22%
Office21%23%
Evening16%14%
Nighttime15%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

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery

Iris des Champs

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Woody
  6. 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.