Fragrance comparison

302 amber, iris, sandalwood vs Festive Glow Instaglitz

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 322 ratings analysed

5 wins

302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Bon Parfumeur

4.11270 votes

Rank #24,780 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Festive Glow Instaglitz

Avon

3.6952 votes

Rank #36,261 FruityIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 5 of 7 categories.

302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Festive Glow Instaglitz
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

302 amber, iris, sandalwood5/7

Festive Glow Instaglitz2/7

Ratings & consensus: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Community sentiment: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Longevity: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Sillage & projection: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Value for money: Festive Glow Instaglitz
Versatility: Festive Glow Instaglitz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

302 amber, iris, sandalwoodBon Parfumeur

Festive Glow InstaglitzAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

270 votes

6%Love

63%Like

25%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Sillage302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerFestive Glow InstaglitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

balsamic60%

vanilla50%

fruity100%

iris92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumRed Berries

Heart

IncenseVanillaIris

Base

AmberSandalwoodMusk

Top

Red Berries

Heart

Iris

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day66

Night100

Spring87

Summer43

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night48

Category winnerFestive Glow InstaglitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,780

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Parfumeur 302 is a warm amber fragrance with a powdery iris veil and a soft sandalwood base. It opens with a slightly sharp berry and geranium touch, then settles into incense, vanilla, and musk that feel cosy, smooth, and gently smoky. It suits cooler weather best and usually reads unisex. If you enjoy comforting…

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Festive Glow Instaglitz opens with a sour pop of red berries that hits bright and fruity right out of the bottle. Within minutes, dry iris emerges to quiet the initial sweetness with a cool, powdery texture. The base brings in cashmere wood, adding a soft woody warmth that keeps the dry-down grounded on skin. This co…

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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, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Festive Glow Instaglitz?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 5 of 7 categories. 302 amber, iris, sandalwood is rated 4.11/5 from 270 votes; Festive Glow Instaglitz is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes. Choose 302 amber, iris, sandalwood for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Festive Glow Instaglitz for a fruity and iris character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Festive Glow Instaglitz?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood lasts longest (302 amber, iris, sandalwood 66/100, Festive Glow Instaglitz 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Festive Glow Instaglitz?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood projects furthest (302 amber, iris, sandalwood 57/100, Festive Glow Instaglitz 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 302 amber, iris, sandalwood and Festive Glow Instaglitz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries and Iris.

Is 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Festive Glow Instaglitz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Festive Glow Instaglitz is the stronger pick. For winter, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood is the stronger pick. 302 amber, iris, sandalwood suits evening wear; Festive Glow Instaglitz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 302 amber, iris, sandalwood and Festive Glow Instaglitz?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood has top notes of Geranium and Red Berries, heart notes of Incense, Vanilla and Iris, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Festive Glow Instaglitz has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Iris, a base of Cashmere Wood.