Fragrance comparison

DUA’s Empire of Iris vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Roja Dove

4.30146 votes

Rank #4,206 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 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.
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

DUA’s Empire of Iris2/4

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
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: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua Brand

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

4.30/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

60%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value30

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%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and violet

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

AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base

IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin, Patchouli and Violet. 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

Spring100

Summer41

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men24

Unisex56

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,206

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryHigher 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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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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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 Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 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 Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DUA’s Empire of Iris or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA’s Empire of Iris or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA’s Empire of Iris and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and violet accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Patchouli and Violet.

Is DUA’s Empire of Iris or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DUA’s Empire of Iris and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.