Fragrance comparison

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs Dear Iris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,508 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal2/4

Dear Iris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Dear Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dear Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Dear IrisZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantIrisMuskVanillaJasmineApple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDear IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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Dear Iris by Zara is a fruity floral composition centered on a powdery iris note supported by black currant and apple. This scent feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office settings during cooler spring mornings. It settles into a soft vanilla and musk base that stays clo…

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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, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Dear Iris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Dear Iris?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Dear Iris?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Dear Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Dear Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Dear Iris better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Dear Iris?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine.