Fragrance comparison

Ambre Iris vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Iris

Galimard

4.1723 votes

Rank #23,185 IrisPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #13,512 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Iris takes 3 of 6 categories.

Ambre Iris
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Iris3/6

Volpe DNA2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre IrisGalimard

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating 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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Iris

SillageAmbre Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

violet61%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both iris, 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

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

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex60

Women25

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher 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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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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 Volpe DNA?

Ambre Iris takes 3 of 6 categories. Ambre Iris is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Ambre Iris for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Iris or Volpe DNA?

Ambre Iris lasts longest (Ambre Iris 80/100, Volpe DNA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Iris or Volpe DNA?

Ambre Iris projects furthest (Ambre Iris 59/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Iris and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Iris.

Is Ambre Iris or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Iris and Volpe DNA?

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. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.