Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Dear Iris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 539 ratings analysed

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,710 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,509 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bahar3/7

Dear Iris3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Dear IrisZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

32%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value87

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Notes

Black CurrantIrisMuskVanillaJasmineApple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDear IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDear IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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Dear Iris by Zara is a fruity floral composition centered on a powdery iris note supported by black currant and apple. This scent feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office settings during cooler spring mornings. It settles into a soft vanilla and musk base that stays clo…

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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, Bahar or Dear Iris?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Dear Iris?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Dear Iris?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Dear Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Dear Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or Dear Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Dear Iris is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Dear Iris?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine.