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Cuir D'Iris vs Iris Ebène

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

Updated 436 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir D'Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cuir D'Iris

    Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Iris Ebène

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuir D'Iris4/7
Iris Ebène3/7
Ratings & consensus
Iris Ebène
Community sentiment
Cuir D'Iris
Longevity
Cuir D'Iris
Sillage & projection
Cuir D'Iris
Value for money
Cuir D'Iris
Versatility
Iris Ebène
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Ebène

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cuir D'IrisAtelier Materi
Iris EbèneAtelier Materi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%
3.90/ 5 · 315 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerIris EbèneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

121 votes

34%Love
36%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

315 votes

Category winnerCuir D'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCuir D'Iris

SillageCuir D'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value32
Category winnerCuir D'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
powdery92%
woody84%
iris77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
powdery100%
iris92%
musky84%
woody77%
leather69%
balsamic61%
Scent match88%Very similar · both powdery, leather and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AllspicePetitgrainBlood Mandarin
Heart
IrisSuedePink Pepper
Base
LeatherSandalwoodPeru BalsamMusk
Top
PimentoPetitgrainBlood Mandarin
Heart
SuedeIrisPink Pepper
Base
Peru BalsamSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Blood Mandarin, Iris and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIris EbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex60
Women17
Men19
Unisex64
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,776

PerfumerMarie Hugentobler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,509

PerfumerMarie Hugentobler

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris EbèneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atelier Materi Cuir D'Iris opens with a bright spark of blood mandarin, crisp petitgrain, and crushed allspice. The citrus flash quickly softens as buttery iris root and supple suede take over the center of the scent. Bitter pink pepper cuts through the initial creaminess, keeping the floral notes grounded. As it sett…

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Atelier Materi Iris Ebène opens with a sharp burst of blood mandarin and green petitgrain before setting into a dry suede accord. Grounded by powdery iris root and pink pepper in the heart, the composition skips sweet floral tones entirely. The dry down turns woody and resinous as Peru balsam, sandalwood, and musk set…

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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, Cuir D'Iris or Iris Ebène?

Cuir D'Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir D'Iris is rated 3.95/5 from 121 votes; Iris Ebène is rated 3.90/5 from 315 votes. Choose Cuir D'Iris for a leather and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Iris Ebène for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuir D'Iris or Iris Ebène?

Cuir D'Iris lasts longest (Cuir D'Iris 70/100, Iris Ebène 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir D'Iris or Iris Ebène?

Cuir D'Iris projects furthest (Cuir D'Iris 64/100, Iris Ebène 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir D'Iris and Iris Ebène smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, leather and iris accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Blood Mandarin, Iris and Suede.

Is Cuir D'Iris or Iris Ebène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir D'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir D'Iris is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir D'Iris and Iris Ebène?

Cuir D'Iris has top notes of Allspice, Petitgrain and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Suede and Pink Pepper, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam and Musk. Iris Ebène has top notes of Pimento, Petitgrain and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Suede, Iris and Pink Pepper, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Musk.

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