Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs Oud Karkade

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Karkade

Jupilò

4.2124 votes

Rank #43,624 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Karkade takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud Karkade
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dear Iris2/5

Oud Karkade3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Karkade
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Karkade
Sillage & projection: Oud Karkade
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

Oud KarkadeJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerOud KarkadeRating 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

58%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOud Karkade

SillageOud Karkade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value66

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

leather100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and iris

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

Black CurrantCinnamonPeachAppleStar AnisePlumBlood OrangeGreen Tea

Heart

IrisLily of the ValleyJasmine SambacMagnolia

Base

LeatherVanillaSugarOudSandalwoodAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Musk and Vanilla. 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

Summer38

Fall92

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men13

Unisex80

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#43,624

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Oud Karkade opens with a sharp burst of black currant and warm cinnamon, immediately establishing a spiced fruit profile. The scent quickly develops a dominant leather and powdery iris core, drying down into a warm base of sandalwood and light oud. It is a bold option suited for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter…

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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 Oud Karkade?

Oud Karkade takes 3 of 5 categories. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; Oud Karkade is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Karkade for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or Oud Karkade?

Oud Karkade lasts longest (Oud Karkade 94/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or Oud Karkade?

Oud Karkade projects furthest (Oud Karkade 88/100, Dear Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and Oud Karkade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Dear Iris or Oud Karkade better for summer or winter?

Oud Karkade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and Oud Karkade?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. Oud Karkade has top notes of Black Currant, Cinnamon, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Sugar and Oud.