Fragrance comparison

DUA’s Empire of Iris vs Mandala of Desires

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #22,084 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 3 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.
Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

DUA’s Empire of Iris3/4

Mandala of Desires1/4

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: Mandala of Desires

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua Brand

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

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

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDUA’s Empire of Iris

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

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%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and amber

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

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesIris, Chocolate, Benzoin and Cinnamon. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,084

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandala of DesiresHigher 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 →

Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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 Mandala of Desires?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 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 Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris lasts longest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, Mandala of Desires 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Iris, Chocolate, Benzoin and Cinnamon.

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

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

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

DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.