Fragrance comparison

Ambre Iris vs Dior Homme Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 394 ratings analysed

Ambre Iris

Galimard

4.1723 votes

Rank #23,185 IrisPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Dior Homme Cologne

Dior · 2007

4.19371 votes

Rank #5,453 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ambre Iris
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dior Homme Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ambre Iris2/5

Dior Homme Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dior Homme Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Iris
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Ambre Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Homme Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre IrisGalimard

Dior Homme CologneDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

4.19/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

Category winnerDior Homme CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

43%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

371 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Iris

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAmbre IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

violet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisWoodsy NotesSage

Base6 to 9 hours

AmberVanillaLeather

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotLavenderCardamomSage

Heart

Iris

Base

VetiverCacaoLeatherAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Iris and Sage. Durations are only published for Ambre Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex60

Women25

Men69

Unisex29

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,453

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched2007

Reviews28

Category winnerDior Homme CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Iris by Galimard brings together earthy iris and smooth amber for a grounded, warm profile. The scent opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange, fresh lavender, and spicy saffron before settling into its core character. At the heart, powdery iris blends with dry woodsy notes and aromatic sage, creating a textu…

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Dior Homme Cologne (2007) presents a crisp, sunlit take on the iconic Dior iris profile. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with a refreshing splash of sweet mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and clean neroli, immediately supported by soft lavender and herbal sage. At the center, a silky, powdery iris note …

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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, Ambre Iris or Dior Homme Cologne?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ambre Iris is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Dior Homme Cologne is rated 4.19/5 from 371 votes. Choose Ambre Iris for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dior Homme Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Iris or Dior Homme Cologne?

Ambre Iris lasts longest (Ambre Iris 80/100, Dior Homme Cologne 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Iris or Dior Homme Cologne?

Projection is very close: Ambre Iris 59/100, Dior Homme Cologne 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Iris and Dior Homme Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Iris and Sage.

Is Ambre Iris or Dior Homme Cologne better for summer or winter?

Ambre Iris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Iris and Dior Homme Cologne?

Ambre Iris has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, Woodsy Notes and Sage, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Leather. Dior Homme Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cacao, Leather and Amber.