Fragrance comparison

Avah vs Iris des Champs

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 857 ratings analysed

Avah

Serge Normant

4.254 votes

Rank #40,379 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Iris des Champs

Houbigant

4.08853 votes

Rank #25,014 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris des Champs takes 2 of 4 categories.

Avah
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money.
Iris des Champs
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Avah1/4

Iris des Champs2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvahSerge Normant

Iris des ChampsHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 66%

4.08/ 5 · 853 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

853 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIris des Champs

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAvahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral90%

musky80%

amber70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

white floral69%

violet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-Ylang

Heart

AmberJasmine

Base

MuskWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PepperBergamotPearRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Amber, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Iris des Champs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex25

Women74

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,014

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris des ChampsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avah by Serge Normant presents a warm floral-woody character grounded in ylang-ylang, amber, and musk. Released in 2012, this feminine fragrance offers a spicy, resinous texture ideal for autumn evenings. It clings close to the skin, providing a soft presence suitable for those seeking a personal, non-offensive scent …

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Iris des Champs by Houbigant presents a dewy, green interpretation of the classic Florentine flower. It opens with crisp bergamot, crunchy green pear, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. You immediately notice that this is not a dry cosmetic powder bomb. Instead, lush lily-of-the-valley and fresh morning dew lift the…

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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, Avah or Iris des Champs?

Iris des Champs takes 2 of 4 categories. Avah is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Iris des Champs is rated 4.08/5 from 853 votes. Choose Avah for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Choose Iris des Champs for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avah or Iris des Champs?

Iris des Champs lasts longest (Iris des Champs 61/100, Avah 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avah or Iris des Champs?

Projection is very close: Avah 55/100, Iris des Champs 55/100 for sillage.

Do Avah and Iris des Champs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Amber, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Avah or Iris des Champs better for summer or winter?

Iris des Champs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avah and Iris des Champs?

Avah has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Amber and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Woody Notes. Iris des Champs has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Vanilla.