Fragrance comparison

Amberose vs Iris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amberose

G Parfums

3.8010 votes

Rank #60,320 RoseCitrus

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Iris

Yardley

3.80227 votes

Rank #28,377 IrisViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amberose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris
Choose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amberose3/5

Iris2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberoseG Parfums

IrisYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 79%

3.80/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerIrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmberose

SillageAmberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus86%

floral72%

amber58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

iris100%

violet92%

powdery84%

green77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSpicy NotesViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisVanillaTonka BeanAmberwoodIris

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

Category winnerAmberoseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 14%

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,320

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberose by G Parfums opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, tart citruses, and heady jasmine before settling into a deep, velvety heart. Oleg Grabchuk balances a classic crimson rose with piquant warm spices and powdery violet, preventing the floral heart from feeling overly sweet or dated. As the hours progress, the …

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Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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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, Amberose or Iris?

Amberose takes 3 of 5 categories. Amberose is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes. Choose Amberose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberose or Iris?

Amberose lasts longest (Amberose 70/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberose or Iris?

Amberose projects furthest (Amberose 75/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amberose and Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rose, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Amberose or Iris better for summer or winter?

Amberose suits daytime wear; Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberose and Iris?

Amberose has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose, Spicy Notes and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla.