Gary's Den vs Oryx Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gary's Den takes 4 of 4 categories.
Gary's DenChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Oryx IrisChoose it for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gary's Den4/4
Oryx Iris0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gary's Den
- Sillage & projection
- Gary's Den
- Value for money
- Gary's Den
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gary's Den
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gary's DenFOMOOryx IrisOryxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 632 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
5%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
359 votes
33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGary's Den
SillageGary's Den
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGary's DenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
amber77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
IrisLabdanumCardamomCoriander
Base
MuskCedarwoodAmberVanillaVetiverPatchouli
Top
Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon
Heart
IrisCorianderCedarwood
Base
LabdanumVanillaOud
InformationalShared notesIris, Labdanum, Coriander and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews191
Overall rank#42,900
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerGary's DenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGary's Den by FOMO opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and fresh lavender before revealing a heavy heart of powdery iris, earthy coriander, and warm cardamom. Rich base notes of cedarwood, amber, and patchouli give it a dense, woody foundation built for cold autumn evenings. It offers a dark, cozy option for formal d…
Reviews →Oryx Iris by Oryx pairs crisp violet leaf and cool iris with smoky Kyara incense and dry cedarwood over a quiet base of labdanum and subtle oud. Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this unisex blend shifts from a bright, watery opening into a dry, powdery floral skin scent. It suits crisp spring …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gary's Den or Oryx Iris?
Gary's Den takes 4 of 4 categories. Gary's Den is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes; Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gary's Den for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gary's Den or Oryx Iris?
Gary's Den lasts longest (Gary's Den 80/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gary's Den or Oryx Iris?
Gary's Den projects furthest (Gary's Den 72/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gary's Den and Oryx Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Labdanum, Coriander and Cedarwood.
Is Gary's Den or Oryx Iris better for summer or winter?
Oryx Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gary's Den and Oryx Iris?
Gary's Den has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Labdanum, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Amber and Vanilla. Oryx Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Kyara Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Coriander and Cedarwood, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla and Oud.
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