Dark Amber vs Iris Nazarena
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dark AmberChoose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris NazarenaChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dark Amber3/4
Iris Nazarena1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dark Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Amber
- Value for money
- Dark Amber
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris Nazarena
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark AmberLaverneIris NazarenaAedes de VenustasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%
4.05/ 5 · 1,535 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
46%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDark Amber
SillageDark Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark AmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyamber100%
honey90%
sweet80%
vanilla70%
animalic60%
oud50%
woody100%
iris92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
leather69%
earthy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
HoneyIncense
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanVetiverWoody Notes
Base6-10 hrs
AmberAgarwood (Oud)Leather
Top
IrisJuniper BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Star Anise
Heart
LeatherRoseClovesAgarwood (Oud)
Base
IncenseWoody NotesVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesIncense, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Dark Amber, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall20
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,273
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews127
Category winnerIris NazarenaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLaverne Dark Amber is a rich oriental woody fragrance built around thick golden honey, smoky incense, and warm resinous amber. The opening brings an instant rush of sweet nectar poured over smoldering embers, creating a cozy and inviting introduction. As the scent settles, dry vetiver and creamy tonka bean balance the…
Reviews →Iris Nazarena by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Nazarena was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise; middle notes are Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud); base notes …
Reviews →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, Dark Amber or Iris Nazarena?
Dark Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Amber is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Iris Nazarena is rated 4.05/5 from 1,535 votes. Choose Dark Amber for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris Nazarena for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dark Amber or Iris Nazarena?
Dark Amber lasts longest (Dark Amber 88/100, Iris Nazarena 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Amber or Iris Nazarena?
Dark Amber projects furthest (Dark Amber 71/100, Iris Nazarena 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Amber and Iris Nazarena smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Amber.
Is Dark Amber or Iris Nazarena better for summer or winter?
Dark Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Amber and Iris Nazarena?
Dark Amber has top notes of Honey and Incense, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather. Iris Nazarena has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Incense, Woody Notes, Vetiver and Amber.
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