Fragrance comparison

DUA’s Empire of Iris vs #Chocoholic

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

#Chocoholic

Magma

3.6239 votes

Rank #34,053 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 4 of 4 categories.

DUA’s Empire of Iris
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
#Chocoholic
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

DUA’s Empire of Iris4/4

#Chocoholic0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DUA’s Empire of Iris
Sillage & projection: DUA’s Empire of Iris
Value for money: DUA’s Empire of Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DUA’s Empire of Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua Brand

#ChocoholicMagma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

3.62/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

23%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDUA’s Empire of Iris

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value20

Category winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

powdery84%

amber77%

violet69%

chocolate61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisChocolateLeatherBenzoinCinnamonDavanaPatchouliOlibanumViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Cacao PodMangoMilk ChocolateIrisMandarin OrangePatchouliVanillaVioletBergamotOlibanumMuskBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin, Patchouli and Olibanum. Durations are only published for DUA’s Empire of Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day47

Night100

Spring30

Summer10

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 40%Casual 24%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,053

PerfumerYana Andreeva

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DUA's Empire of Iris by The Dua Brand takes the classic powdery iris flower and turns it into a warm, decadent treat. The opening hits immediately with aromatic davana fruit and a dusting of dry cinnamon. Give it five minutes to settle on skin, and a buttery iris emerges alongside rich, dark chocolate shavings and swe…

Reviews →

Magma Chocoholic offers a sweet, dry cocoa experience brightened by a splash of mango. It balances rich, powdery chocolate notes with a touch of patchouli for depth. This unisex blend is ideal for casual autumn afternoons and gourmand fans who want something cozy but playful without being heavy on the skin.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DUA’s Empire of Iris or #Chocoholic?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; #Chocoholic is rated 3.62/5 from 39 votes. Choose DUA’s Empire of Iris for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose #Chocoholic for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA’s Empire of Iris or #Chocoholic?

DUA’s Empire of Iris lasts longest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100, #Chocoholic 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA’s Empire of Iris or #Chocoholic?

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, #Chocoholic 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA’s Empire of Iris and #Chocoholic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is DUA’s Empire of Iris or #Chocoholic better for summer or winter?

DUA’s Empire of Iris suits evening wear; #Chocoholic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA’s Empire of Iris and #Chocoholic?

DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon. #Chocoholic features Cacao Pod, Mango, Milk Chocolate, Iris and Mandarin Orange.