Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs Torc Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,224 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dear Iris2/7

Torc Oud5/7

Ratings & consensus: Torc Oud
Community sentiment: Dear Iris
Longevity: Torc Oud
Sillage & projection: Torc Oud
Value for money: Dear Iris
Versatility: Torc Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Torc Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dear IrisZara

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTorc OudRating 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

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerDear IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageTorc Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value37

Category winnerDear IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and vanilla

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

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

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–

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerTorc OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTorc OudHigher 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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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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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 Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud lasts longest (Torc Oud 78/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud projects furthest (Torc Oud 66/100, Dear Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and Torc Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Musk and Vanilla.

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

For summer, Torc Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Dear Iris is the stronger pick. Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and Torc Oud?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.