Fragrance comparison

17 Nandan Road vs Iris Mater

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

17 Nandan Road

Ulrich Lang

4.28155 votes

Rank #14,513 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Mater

Castello di Ama

2.9314 votes

Rank #65,040 Fresh SpicyLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

17 Nandan Road takes 4 of 6 categories.

17 Nandan Road
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Mater
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

17 Nandan Road4/6

Iris Mater1/6

Ratings & consensus: 17 Nandan Road
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 17 Nandan Road
Sillage & projection: 17 Nandan Road
Value for money: Iris Mater
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 17 Nandan Road

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

17 Nandan RoadUlrich Lang

Iris MaterCastello di Ama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

2.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winner17 Nandan RoadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

155 votes

21%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

64%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

Longevity17 Nandan Road

Sillage17 Nandan Road

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIris MaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

lactonic92%

soft spicy84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusIris

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmbroxanMuskSuede

Top20-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusDamask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIrisSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#65,040

PerfumerMichele Marin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner17 Nandan RoadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang 17 Nandan Road presents a crisp, botanical take on osmanthus blossom. The opening bursts wide with crushed green leaves, tart Sicilian lemon, and sunny bergamot. It feels like snapping fresh garden stems between your fingers. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus yields to a soft apricot-like floral heart…

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Iris Mater opens with a crunchy snap of crushed green leaves, bitter bergamot citrus, and wet violet leaf. It smells like stepping into an overgrown Tuscan courtyard right after morning rain, where damp soil and garden greenery fill the air. Within twenty minutes, the sharp garden opening softens into velvety apricot-…

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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, 17 Nandan Road or Iris Mater?

17 Nandan Road takes 4 of 6 categories. 17 Nandan Road is rated 4.28/5 from 155 votes; Iris Mater is rated 2.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 17 Nandan Road for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Mater for a fresh spicy and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 17 Nandan Road or Iris Mater?

17 Nandan Road lasts longest (17 Nandan Road 46/100, Iris Mater 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 17 Nandan Road or Iris Mater?

17 Nandan Road projects furthest (17 Nandan Road 43/100, Iris Mater 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 17 Nandan Road and Iris Mater smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Iris.

Is 17 Nandan Road or Iris Mater better for summer or winter?

17 Nandan Road suits daytime wear; Iris Mater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 17 Nandan Road and Iris Mater?

17 Nandan Road has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus and Iris, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, Musk and Suede. Iris Mater has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Damask Rose, a base of Musk, Iris and Sandalwood.