Fragrance comparison

Habanera Black vs Red Iris

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Habanera Black

Aurora Scents

4.4653 votes

Rank #23,652 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Habanera Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Habanera Black2/4

Red Iris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Habanera Black
Sillage & projection: Red Iris
Value for money: Red Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Habanera Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Habanera BlackAurora Scents

Red IrisDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 69%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

12%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHabanera Black

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamotCassisMandarin

Heart

CedarwoodJasmineOrrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiverTonkaAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLavenderOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Red Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall70

Winter30

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex24

Women8

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,652

PerfumerMargherita Carini

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHabanera BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habanera Black by Aurora Scents delivers a woody aromatic profile dominated by grapefruit, ginger, and a grounding sandalwood base. This 2024 launch offers a sharp, modern freshness that settles into a resilient, masculine musk on the skin. It works best for office environments or evening outings, where its blend of c…

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Deraah Private Red Iris hits the skin with a sharp crack of black pepper and sparkling bergamot. The citrus burns bright for twenty minutes before giving way to powdery orris root and cool lavender. It is clean, crisp, and noticeably dry. Creamy jasmine softens the heart, keeping the floral accord approachable rather …

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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, Habanera Black or Red Iris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Habanera Black is rated 4.46/5 from 53 votes; Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Habanera Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Habanera Black or Red Iris?

Habanera Black lasts longest (Habanera Black 77/100, Red Iris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habanera Black or Red Iris?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Habanera Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habanera Black and Red Iris smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine.

Is Habanera Black or Red Iris better for summer or winter?

Habanera Black suits daytime wear; Red Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habanera Black and Red Iris?

Habanera Black has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine, Orris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka. Red Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli.