Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,505 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dear Iris2/4

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Dear Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dear Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dear IrisZara

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantIrisMuskVanillaJasmineApple

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#61,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDear IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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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, Dear Iris or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Dear Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Dear Iris or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.