Fragrance comparison

Ambre Iris vs SI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Iris

Galimard

4.1723 votes

Rank #23,185 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Music de Parfum

4.333 votes

Rank #62,746 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Iris
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SI
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ambre Iris3/4

SI1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre IrisGalimard

SIMusic de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Iris

SillageSI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

violet61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonSaffronAnise

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

RoseGeraniumIrisGardeniaLily

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberPatchouliBenzoin

Category winnerAmbre IrisLongest dry-down: 6 to 9 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex60

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#62,746

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre IrisHigher 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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SI by Music de Parfum offers an oriental spicy profile that starts with sharp citrus and dry spice before settling into a warm base. The opening brings together mandarin orange, lemon, saffron, and anise, giving an immediate clash of tart brightness and herbal warmth. As the initial zest calms, a dense floral heart of…

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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 SI?

Ambre Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Iris is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; SI is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ambre Iris for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose SI for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Iris or SI?

Ambre Iris lasts longest (Ambre Iris 80/100, SI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Iris or SI?

SI projects furthest (SI 63/100, Ambre Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Iris and SI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Amber.

Is Ambre Iris or SI better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Iris and SI?

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. SI has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.