Fragrance comparison

DUA’s Empire of Iris vs Curium [Cm 96]

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

4 wins

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Curium [Cm 96]

One of Those

3.7924 votes

Rank #29,032 IrisPowdery

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.
Curium [Cm 96]
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

DUA’s Empire of Iris4/4

Curium [Cm 96]0/4

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

Curium [Cm 96]One of Those

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

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

25%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDUA’s Empire of Iris

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value61

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%

iris100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisChocolateLeatherBenzoinCinnamonDavanaPatchouliOlibanumViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CinnamonPepper

Heart

Orris RootIrisViolet

Base

BenzoinMuskTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Patchouli. 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

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,032

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Curium [Cm 96] is an intimate, minimalist fragrance built around earthy orris root and powdery iris. Launching in 2016, this unisex scent balances mineral-fresh notes with a soft, dusty musk base. It feels most at home in professional settings or quiet office days during the spring or fall, providing a subtle, comfort…

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 Curium [Cm 96]?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Curium [Cm 96] is rated 3.79/5 from 24 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 Curium [Cm 96] for a iris and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA’s Empire of Iris or Curium [Cm 96]?

DUA’s Empire of Iris lasts longest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100, Curium [Cm 96] 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA’s Empire of Iris or Curium [Cm 96]?

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, Curium [Cm 96] 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA’s Empire of Iris and Curium [Cm 96] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Patchouli.

Is DUA’s Empire of Iris or Curium [Cm 96] better for summer or winter?

DUA’s Empire of Iris suits evening wear; Curium [Cm 96] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA’s Empire of Iris and Curium [Cm 96]?

DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon. Curium [Cm 96] has top notes of Red Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Orris Root, Iris and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.