Fragrance comparison

DUA’s Empire of Iris vs Iris Empire

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 308 ratings analysed

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

Iris Empire

Carolina Herrera

4.50300 votes

Rank #1,795 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris2/5

Iris Empire2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua Brand

Iris EmpireCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

4.50/ 5 · 300 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

67%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

300 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityIris Empire

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value35

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%

iris92%

powdery84%

violet77%

leather69%

amber61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both warm spicy, iris 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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonDavana

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisViolet

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherChocolatePatchouliBenzoinOlibanum

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day47

Night100

Spring49

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men21

Unisex56

Women23

Date 41%Party 27%Casual 17%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerIris EmpireHigher 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…

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Carolina Herrera Iris Empire hits the skin with immediate heat and substance. The cinnamon crackles instantly alongside herbal, boozy davana, cutting through a brief three-minute flash of sharp perfumer alcohol. Give it five minutes to breathe. A thick, cosmetic iris and velvety violet take over the center, smelling l…

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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, DUA’s Empire of Iris or Iris Empire?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Iris Empire is rated 4.50/5 from 300 votes. Choose DUA’s Empire of Iris for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iris Empire for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Iris Empire lasts longest (Iris Empire 77/100, DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, Iris Empire 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Chocolate, Leather and Benzoin.

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

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

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon. Iris Empire has top notes of Cinnamon and Davana, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Leather, Chocolate, Patchouli and Benzoin.