Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Superdry Double Dry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 371 ratings analysed

3 wins

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Superdry Double Dry

Superdry

2.888 votes

Rank #66,422 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irae takes 3 of 4 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Superdry Double Dry
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Irae3/4

Superdry Double Dry1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Irae
Sillage & projection: Irae
Value for money: Superdry Double Dry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irae

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

Superdry Double DrySuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 30%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

0%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityIrae

SillageIrae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSuperdry Double DryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

RosemarySichuan PepperJuniper

Base

MuskPalisander Rosewoodoak mossIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#66,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIraeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

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Superdry Double Dry is a woody chypre for men that centers on a bright citrus opening of bergamot and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, aromatic heart featuring rosemary and juniper before drying down to a grounded, masculine base of musk and oak moss. It is a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially durin…

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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, Irae or Superdry Double Dry?

Irae takes 3 of 4 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Superdry Double Dry is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Superdry Double Dry for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Superdry Double Dry?

They last about the same: Irae 69/100, Superdry Double Dry 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Superdry Double Dry?

Irae projects furthest (Irae 65/100, Superdry Double Dry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Superdry Double Dry smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Irae or Superdry Double Dry better for summer or winter?

Irae suits daytime wear; Superdry Double Dry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Superdry Double Dry?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. Superdry Double Dry has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Sichuan Pepper and Juniper, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood, oak moss and Incense.