Fragrance comparison

Aqua Blue vs Red Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Aqua Blue

Mith

4.008 votes

Rank #40,922 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #39,243 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aqua Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Blue0/4

Red Iris4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua BlueMith

Red IrisDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRed Iris

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

juniper berryTurmeric

Heart

LavenderOrris

Base

CedarwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLavenderOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orris, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Red Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,922

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Blue by Mith goes for a modern fresh aromatic style with juniper, lavender, soft orris and dry woods. It reads clean, herbal and lightly powdery, with a blue-fragrance profile that feels easy to wear but not especially daring. On skin, it usually stays in the moderate range for both longevity and trail. Review fe…

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Deraah Private Red Iris hits the skin with a sharp crack of black pepper and sparkling bergamot. The citrus burns bright for twenty minutes before giving way to powdery orris root and cool lavender. It is clean, crisp, and noticeably dry. Creamy jasmine softens the heart, keeping the floral accord approachable rather …

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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, Aqua Blue or Red Iris?

Red Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. Aqua Blue is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aqua Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Blue or Red Iris?

Red Iris lasts longest (Red Iris 73/100, Aqua Blue 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Blue or Red Iris?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Aqua Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Blue and Red Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orris, Cedarwood and Patchouli.

Is Aqua Blue or Red Iris better for summer or winter?

Aqua Blue suits daytime wear; Red Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Blue and Red Iris?

Aqua Blue has top notes of juniper berry and Turmeric, heart notes of Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood and Patchouli. Red Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli.