Fragrance comparison

Iris Ardent vs STRYH (СТРИХ)

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris Ardent

Molinard

3.4043 votes

Rank #20,007 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

STRYH (СТРИХ)

SYF

3.506 votes

Rank #62,691 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Ardent takes 4 of 4 categories.

Iris Ardent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
STRYH (СТРИХ)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Iris Ardent4/4

STRYH (СТРИХ)0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris ArdentMolinard

STRYH (СТРИХ)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

14%Hate

43 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIris Ardent

SillageIris Ardent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value0

Category winnerIris ArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

iris77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

earthy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin

Heart

IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberMusk

Notes

Silver FirRosemaryMuskJuniperPine TreeEarthy NotesCardamomChamomileGreen GrassMountain AirEvergreenImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall88

Winter81

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex35

Women30

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNatalka Hrynyk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris ArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…

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STRYH by SYF is a bold, modern woody aromatic fragrance for men and women. It centers on a sharp, outdoor-inspired blend of silver fir, juniper, and pine tree. Perfect for crisp autumn mornings or chilly spring hikes, this scent offers an immediate connection to the forest floor. It provides a clean, grounding presenc…

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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, Iris Ardent or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Iris Ardent takes 4 of 4 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; STRYH (СТРИХ) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose STRYH (СТРИХ) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Ardent or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Iris Ardent lasts longest (Iris Ardent 62/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ardent or STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Iris Ardent projects furthest (Iris Ardent 49/100, STRYH (СТРИХ) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ardent and STRYH (СТРИХ) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper and Musk.

Is Iris Ardent or STRYH (СТРИХ) better for summer or winter?

Iris Ardent suits daytime wear; STRYH (СТРИХ) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Ardent and STRYH (СТРИХ)?

Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. STRYH (СТРИХ) features Silver Fir, Rosemary, Musk, Juniper and Pine Tree.