Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Esta Flor Íris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,789 GreenAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Esta Flor Íris

Natura

3.83211 votes

Rank #32,537 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esta Flor Íris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Esta Flor Íris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Epic1/4

Esta Flor Íris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Epic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esta Flor Íris
Sillage & projection: Esta Flor Íris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esta Flor Íris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicAmerican Eagle

Esta Flor ÍrisNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

3.83/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEsta Flor Íris

SillageEsta Flor Íris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

iris69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both green, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

Top

Green LeavesSicilian LemonBergamotOily NotesPetitgrainKiwiMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

IrisNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus SeedMagnoliaYlang-YlangCabreuvaRaspberry

Base

MuskVetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Neroli and Green Leaves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,537

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsta Flor ÍrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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Esta Flor Íris by Natura is a sophisticated floral composition that blends green notes with the powdery elegance of iris. Launched in 2015, this fragrance works best during spring days. It opens with bright citrus and petitgrain, leading into a heart of iris, magnolia, and raspberry, before settling on a warm base of …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Epic or Esta Flor Íris?

Esta Flor Íris takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Esta Flor Íris is rated 3.83/5 from 211 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Esta Flor Íris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Esta Flor Íris?

Esta Flor Íris lasts longest (Esta Flor Íris 59/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Esta Flor Íris?

Esta Flor Íris projects furthest (Esta Flor Íris 52/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Esta Flor Íris smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Neroli and Green Leaves.

Is Epic or Esta Flor Íris better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Esta Flor Íris?

Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Esta Flor Íris has top notes of Green Leaves, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Oily Notes, heart notes of Iris, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscus Seed, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.