Fragrance comparison

Ardent vs Iris d'Or

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,457 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ardent

Boadicea the Victorious

4.281,432 votes

Rank #187 AmberRose

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Iris d'Or

Amberfig

4.0025 votes

Rank #38,082 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ardent takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ardent
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Iris d'Or
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ardent4/7

Iris d'Or3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArdentBoadicea the Victorious

Iris d'OrAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerArdentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

947 votes

52%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerArdentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris d'Or

SillageIris d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value29

Category winnerArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

beeswax69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

beeswax69%

iris61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and beeswax

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

Top

Violet LeafCassis

Heart

FenugreekBeeswaxIrisCarrot Seeds

Base

BenzoinTexas CedarVirginia CedarLabdanumTolu BalsamVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Beeswax, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer20

Fall87

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerIris d'OrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex56

Women34

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#187

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews214

Overall rank#38,082

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…

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Iris d'Or by Amberfig is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris d'Or was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Violet Leaf and Cassis; middle notes are Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds; base notes are Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Labdanum, T…

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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, Ardent or Iris d'Or?

Ardent takes 4 of 7 categories. Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes; Iris d'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Iris d'Or for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ardent or Iris d'Or?

Iris d'Or lasts longest (Iris d'Or 85/100, Ardent 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ardent or Iris d'Or?

Iris d'Or projects furthest (Iris d'Or 75/100, Ardent 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ardent and Iris d'Or smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and beeswax accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Beeswax, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Ardent or Iris d'Or better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ardent is the stronger pick. For winter, Ardent is the stronger pick. Iris d'Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ardent and Iris d'Or?

Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Iris d'Or has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds, a base of Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Labdanum.