Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs On El

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,373 FruityWoody

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.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dear Iris6/7

On El1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dear Iris
Community sentiment: Dear Iris
Longevity: Dear Iris
Sillage & projection: Dear Iris
Value for money: Dear Iris
Versatility: On El
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

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerDear IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDear Iris

SillageDear Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity

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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Jasmine and Apple. 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–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#17,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Dear Iris takes 6 of 7 categories. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or On El?

Dear Iris lasts longest (Dear Iris 61/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or On El?

Dear Iris projects furthest (Dear Iris 60/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and On El smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Jasmine and Apple.

Is Dear Iris or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Dear Iris is the stronger pick. On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and On El?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.