Fragrance comparison

Erotika Maximale vs Iris Passion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Erotika Maximale

New Notes

3.3791 votes

Rank #10,844 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Passion

Mauboussin

4.0357 votes

Rank #14,123 CherryIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Erotika Maximale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Erotika Maximale
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris Passion
Choose it for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Erotika Maximale4/7

Iris Passion3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Passion
Community sentiment: Iris Passion
Longevity: Erotika Maximale
Sillage & projection: Erotika Maximale
Value for money: Erotika Maximale
Versatility: Iris Passion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Erotika Maximale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Erotika MaximaleNew Notes

Iris PassionMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 86%

4.03/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerIris PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

21%Hate

47 votes

40%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerIris PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityErotika Maximale

SillageErotika Maximale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value47

Category winnerErotika MaximaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

iris83%

musky74%

violet65%

amber56%

cherry100%

iris92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronMandarin

Heart

IrisAnimal notesVioletLabdanum

Base

CedarwoodCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top

Cherry

Heart

Iris

Base

BenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Musk and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall55

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring61

Summer39

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night73

Category winnerIris PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex64

Women32

Men6

Unisex23

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#14,123

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Sara Cartier

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerErotika MaximaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erotika Maximale opens with saffron and mandarin, then settles into a powdery iris and violet core over soft woods, musk, vanilla and benzoin. On skin it often reads more like a polished, intimate musk than a truly wild animalic. This suits someone who likes sensual but controlled scents, especially for evening or coo…

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Iris Passion opens with a plush cherry note that quickly settles into powdery iris, musk, and warm benzoin. The effect is soft, lipstick-like, slightly vintage, and more textured than sugary. It suits shoppers who enjoy cosmetic iris scents with a velvety feel. Expect a moderate wear profile overall, though some user…

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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, Erotika Maximale or Iris Passion?

Erotika Maximale takes 4 of 7 categories. Erotika Maximale is rated 3.37/5 from 91 votes; Iris Passion is rated 4.03/5 from 57 votes. Choose Erotika Maximale for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris Passion for a cherry and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erotika Maximale or Iris Passion?

Erotika Maximale lasts longest (Erotika Maximale 79/100, Iris Passion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erotika Maximale or Iris Passion?

Erotika Maximale projects furthest (Erotika Maximale 71/100, Iris Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erotika Maximale and Iris Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and musky accords. Common notes include Iris, Musk and Benzoin.

Is Erotika Maximale or Iris Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Passion is the stronger pick. For winter, Erotika Maximale is the stronger pick. Erotika Maximale suits evening wear; Iris Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erotika Maximale and Iris Passion?

Erotika Maximale has top notes of Saffron and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Animal notes, Violet and Labdanum, a base of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Iris Passion has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Iris, a base of Benzoin and Musk.