Fragrance comparison

Ambra e Iris vs Mater

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ambra e Iris

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

4.297 votes

Rank #51,135 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Mater

Acqua di Firenze

3.008 votes

Rank #66,549 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra e Iris takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ambra e Iris
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mater
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambra e Iris2/3

Mater1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambra e IrisDr. Vranjes Firenze

MaterAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 62%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMater

SillageAmbra e Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

earthy65%

iris56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Patchouli

Heart2-4 hrs

Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

IrisMyrhh

Top

CedarIncenseMyrhhAngelica

Heart

LavenderRoseHyacinthMimosaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Iris and Myrhh. Durations are only published for Ambra e Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,135

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmbra e IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambra e Iris by Dr. Vranjes Firenze combines dusty, earthy patchouli with sweet golden amber and powdery iris petals. The opening hits with a surprisingly dark, woody patchouli leaf that quickly softens as warm amber resin and soothing myrrh roll in. The powdery iris brings a vintage cosmetic sweetness, keeping the da…

Reviews →

Mater by Acqua di Firenze is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica; middle notes are Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

Reviews →

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, Ambra e Iris or Mater?

Ambra e Iris takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambra e Iris is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Mater is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ambra e Iris for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mater for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambra e Iris or Mater?

Mater lasts longest (Mater 75/100, Ambra e Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambra e Iris or Mater?

Ambra e Iris projects furthest (Ambra e Iris 71/100, Mater 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambra e Iris and Mater smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Iris and Myrhh.

Is Ambra e Iris or Mater better for summer or winter?

Ambra e Iris suits evening wear; Mater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambra e Iris and Mater?

Ambra e Iris has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Amber, a base of Iris and Myrhh. Mater has top notes of Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.