Fragrance comparison

Amasis vs Irisss

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 484 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amasis

Nilafar du Nil

4.1926 votes

Rank #13,667 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Irisss

Xerjoff

3.96458 votes

Rank #5,206 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amasis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amasis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Irisss
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Amasis6/7

Irisss1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amasis
Community sentiment: Amasis
Longevity: Amasis
Sillage & projection: Amasis
Value for money: Amasis
Versatility: Amasis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irisss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmasisNilafar du Nil

IrisssXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.96/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAmasisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

458 votes

Category winnerAmasisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmasis

SillageAmasis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmasisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

metallic61%

powdery100%

violet90%

iris80%

woody70%

musky60%

floral50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesCarambola (Star Fruit)Pomelo

Heart

GuavaCarrot SeedsJuniper

Base

CedarIrisVetiverElemi resin

Top

Carrot SeedsCarnationBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverCedarIncense

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmasisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerIrisssHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amasis by Nilafar du Nil is an aromatic fougere that blends metallic sharpness with tropical fruit notes. Launched in 2020, this scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic, utilizing pomelo and carambola to establish a zesty opening. It settles into a woody base of cedar and vetiver, making it a suitable choice for cas…

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Xerjoff Irisss opens with a cool wave of carrot seeds and sharp bergamot before uncovering a rich heart of iris butter and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy vetiver, dry cedar, and unlit incense smoke ground the soft musk on skin. It suits quiet spring days, cool rain, and formal evenings where a subtle, waxy floral…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amasis or Irisss?

Amasis takes 6 of 7 categories. Amasis is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes; Irisss is rated 3.96/5 from 458 votes. Choose Amasis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Irisss for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amasis or Irisss?

They last about the same: Amasis 74/100, Irisss 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amasis or Irisss?

Amasis projects furthest (Amasis 66/100, Irisss 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amasis and Irisss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Amasis or Irisss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amasis is the stronger pick. For winter, Irisss is the stronger pick. Amasis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amasis and Irisss?

Amasis has top notes of Metallic notes, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pomelo, heart notes of Guava, Carrot Seeds and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Iris, Vetiver and Elemi resin. Irisss has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Carnation and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Incense.