Fragrance comparison

Iris Ambrette vs N°18 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 445 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iris Ambrette

Rirana Parfume

4.2280 votes

Rank #26,837 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

N°18 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.93365 votes

Rank #33,241 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Ambrette takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris Ambrette
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
N°18 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Ambrette6/7

N°18 Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Ambrette
Community sentiment: Iris Ambrette
Longevity: Iris Ambrette
Sillage & projection: Iris Ambrette
Value for money: Iris Ambrette
Versatility: N°18 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Ambrette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris AmbretteRirana Parfume

N°18 Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

3.93/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerIris AmbretteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

40%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

365 votes

Category winnerIris AmbretteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIris Ambrette

SillageIris Ambrette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value31

Category winnerIris AmbretteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

powdery65%

lavender56%

floral100%

musky90%

woody80%

fruity70%

iris60%

sweet50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LavenderVetiverCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Fruity NotesWoody NotesIrisFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for N°18 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall81

Winter35

Day100

Night32

Category winnerN°18 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex72

Women9

Men5

Unisex51

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,241

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris AmbretteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Ambrette reads as a woody, powdery iris with an aromatic lavender lift and a soft musky seed-like texture from ambrette. The cedar and vetiver keep it dry and earthy rather than creamy or sweet. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys polished, rooty iris with a clean unisex feel. Based on community votes, it …

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Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum opens with a striking botanical curiosity. The first spray delivers an aromatic burst of ambrette seed that smells surprisingly like aged wine or sweet grappa. Soon, powdery iris petals and subtle fruity notes emerge to soften the vegetal bite. It is not your typical sugary department store f…

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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, Iris Ambrette or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Iris Ambrette takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Ambrette is rated 4.22/5 from 80 votes; N°18 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.93/5 from 365 votes. Choose Iris Ambrette for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose N°18 Eau de Parfum for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ambrette or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Iris Ambrette lasts longest (Iris Ambrette 80/100, N°18 Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ambrette or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Iris Ambrette projects furthest (Iris Ambrette 68/100, N°18 Eau de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ambrette and N°18 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and iris accords. Common notes include Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Iris Ambrette or N°18 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, N°18 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Ambrette is the stronger pick. N°18 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Ambrette and N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Iris Ambrette features Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Lavender, Vetiver and Cedar. N°18 Eau de Parfum features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Fruity Notes, Woody Notes, Iris and Floral Notes.