Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Iris Dark

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Aphrodite

Ajne

3.504 votes

Rank #55,277 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iris Dark

Amberfig

4.0450 votes

Rank #26,872 SweetIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dark takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Iris Dark
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aphrodite0/4

Iris Dark4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeAjne

Iris DarkAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 95%

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 5%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIris Dark

SillageIris Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value51

Category winnerIris DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

vanilla90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

sweet60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

iris92%

cacao84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaMyrrhMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose OilBulgarian Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Raspberry

Heart

Tuscan IrisWhite ChocolateMyrrh

Base

Cacao PodMadagascar VanillaVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer16

Fall91

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,872

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris DarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by Ajne is a rose-forward amber floral built around multiple rose materials, sweet Madagascar vanilla, and resinous myrrh. It wears plush and warm, with a soft powdery feel as it settles. One wearer noted a familiar, classic character, comparing it to Guerlain Mitsouko. If you enjoy vintage-leaning rose and …

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Iris Dark by Amberfig is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Iris Dark was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top note is Raspberry; middle notes are Tuscan Iris, White Chocolate and Myrrh; base notes are Cacao Pod, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.

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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, Aphrodite or Iris Dark?

Iris Dark takes 4 of 4 categories. Aphrodite is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Iris Dark is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a rose and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Iris Dark for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Iris Dark?

Iris Dark lasts longest (Iris Dark 85/100, Aphrodite 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Iris Dark?

Iris Dark projects furthest (Iris Dark 74/100, Aphrodite 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Iris Dark smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla and Myrrh.

Is Aphrodite or Iris Dark better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear; Iris Dark suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Iris Dark?

Aphrodite features Madagascar Vanilla, Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose Oil and Bulgarian Rose. Iris Dark has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, White Chocolate and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.