Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 824 ratings analysed

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #276 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Irae1/7

Terra6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

TerraRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerTerraRating 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

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander. 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

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIraeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher 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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Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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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 Terra?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Irae 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Irae 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander.

Is Irae or Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Irae is the stronger pick. For winter, Terra is the stronger pick. Irae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.