Fragrance comparison

Dear Iris vs Upscape

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dear Iris

Zara

4.0394 votes

Rank #12,508 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #67,340 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dear Iris takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dear Iris
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dear Iris2/3

Upscape1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Dear Iris
Value for money: Not scored
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

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageDear Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

iris84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity 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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vanilla, Jasmine and Apple. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#67,340

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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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Upscape?

Dear Iris takes 2 of 3 categories. Dear Iris is rated 4.03/5 from 94 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dear Iris for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Iris or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Dear Iris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Iris or Upscape?

Dear Iris projects furthest (Dear Iris 60/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Iris and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vanilla, Jasmine and Apple.

Is Dear Iris or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Iris and Upscape?

Dear Iris features Black Currant, Iris, Musk, Vanilla and Jasmine. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.