Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Iris Nazarena

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,996 ratings analysed

4 wins

Deep Forest

Mancera

3.48461 votes

Rank #8,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Nazarena

Aedes de Venustas

4.051,535 votes

Rank #1,238 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 7 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Iris Nazarena
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Deep Forest4/7

Iris Nazarena3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Nazarena
Community sentiment: Iris Nazarena
Longevity: Deep Forest
Sillage & projection: Deep Forest
Value for money: Deep Forest
Versatility: Deep Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Nazarena

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ForestMancera

Iris NazarenaAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 1,535 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerIris NazarenaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

461 votes

46%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

Category winnerIris NazarenaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LeatherIncenseClovesAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletOrange BlossomPatchouliRose

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesAmberWhite MuskVetiverVanilla

Top

IrisJuniper BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Star Anise

Heart

LeatherRoseClovesAgarwood (Oud)

Base

IncenseWoody NotesVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Deep Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women13

Men29

Unisex56

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#1,238

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerIris NazarenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Deep Forest defies its tranquil name by opening with an assertive flash of clove, smoky incense, and dark leather rather than pine needles. Bitter bergamot flashes off quickly. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and orange blossom rise to the surface, lending a thick, powdery floral core that surprises many w…

Reviews →

Iris Nazarena by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Nazarena was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise; middle notes are Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud); base notes …

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Jaguar EssentiallyJaguarRUNNER-UP vs

Miss WorthWorthWINNER

1 person compared this today

Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja DoveWINNER vs

Personality Black Pour HommeRasasiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWINNER vs

Heritage ManNabeelRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Dunhill EditionAlfred DunhillRUNNER-UP vs

Boss SportHugo BossWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Forest or Iris Nazarena?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 3.48/5 from 461 votes; Iris Nazarena is rated 4.05/5 from 1,535 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Iris Nazarena for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Iris Nazarena?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Iris Nazarena 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Iris Nazarena?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 77/100, Iris Nazarena 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Iris Nazarena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Deep Forest or Iris Nazarena better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Iris Nazarena?

Deep Forest has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. Iris Nazarena has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Incense, Woody Notes, Vetiver and Amber.