Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #36,746 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dear Iris takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dear Iris6/7

Oath for Him1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dear Iris
Community sentiment: Dear Iris
Longevity: Dear Iris
Sillage & projection: Dear Iris
Value for money: Dear Iris
Versatility: Oath for Him
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

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerDear IrisRating 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

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerDear IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDear Iris

SillageDear Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both musky 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

Top

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerOath for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#36,746

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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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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 Oath for Him?

Dear Iris takes 6 of 7 categories. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or Oath for Him?

Dear Iris lasts longest (Dear Iris 61/100, Oath for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or Oath for Him?

Dear Iris projects furthest (Dear Iris 60/100, Oath for Him 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and Oath for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Musk and Jasmine.

Is Dear Iris or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Dear Iris is the stronger pick. Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and Oath for Him?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.