Hotis vs Irish Ferre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hotis takes 6 of 7 categories.
HotisChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irish FerreChoose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hotis6/7
Irish Ferre1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Hotis
- Community sentiment
- Hotis
- Longevity
- Hotis
- Sillage & projection
- Hotis
- Value for money
- Hotis
- Versatility
- Irish Ferre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hotis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HotisOnceIrish FerreAl AmbraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%
3.78/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
Category winnerHotisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
59 votes
22%Love
48%Like
22%Ok
2%Dislike
6%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerHotisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHotis
SillageHotis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHotisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
green69%
soft spicy61%
aromatic100%
leather90%
fresh spicy80%
animalic70%
amber60%
woody50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesPink PepperMate
Heart
RoseTeaClovesNeroli
Base
CedarTobaccoAmberLabdanumSandalwood
Top
LeatherJuniper BerriesAmber
Heart
MateBerry Fruits
Base
Tonka Bean
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mate and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer53
Fall78
Winter28
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter72
Day100
Night59
Category winnerIrish FerreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,268
PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#19,540
PerfumerGhanim Yaqoob Jumma Khurram
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerHotisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHotis by Once is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright juniper berries and pink pepper before revealing a heart of tea, mate, and rose. This versatile composition settles into a grounding base of cedar and tobacco, making it a compelling choice for crisp spring mornings and relaxed o…
Reviews →Irish Ferre is a green, aromatic leather that takes its time. On skin it can open surprisingly vegetal, think carrot leaf and tomato vine, then a realistic juniper pushes it into crisp, outdoorsy territory. As it dries down, the leather turns firm and tangible, with mate tea and dark fruits smoothing the edges and a h…
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, Hotis or Irish Ferre?
Hotis takes 6 of 7 categories. Hotis is rated 3.80/5 from 77 votes; Irish Ferre is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose Hotis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irish Ferre for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hotis or Irish Ferre?
Hotis lasts longest (Hotis 67/100, Irish Ferre 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hotis or Irish Ferre?
Hotis projects furthest (Hotis 56/100, Irish Ferre 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hotis and Irish Ferre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mate and Amber.
Is Hotis or Irish Ferre better for summer or winter?
For summer, Irish Ferre is the stronger pick. For winter, Irish Ferre is the stronger pick. Hotis suits daytime wear; Irish Ferre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hotis and Irish Ferre?
Hotis has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Mate, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Cloves and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Tobacco, Amber and Labdanum. Irish Ferre has top notes of Leather, Juniper Berries and Amber, heart notes of Mate and Berry Fruits, a base of Tonka Bean.
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