Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Cologne de Feu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cologne de Feu

Bortnikoff

3.8859 votes

Rank #15,728 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne de Feu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cologne de Feu
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris1/7

Cologne de Feu6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

Cologne de FeuBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

3.88/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerCologne de FeuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

52 votes

42%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerCologne de FeuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCologne de Feu

SillageCologne de Feu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value33

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

woody58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossAmber

Top

Blood OrangeBigaradeTangerineBitter OrangeLemonLitsea CubebaPetitgrain

Heart

SorbetTeaPeachRaspberryJasmine

Base

OakmossCedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Sorbet, Raspberry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring96

Summer100

Fall48

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerCologne de FeuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,728

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCologne de FeuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …

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Cologne de Feu opens with an immediate burst of blood orange, bigarade, and litsea cubeba. The initial citrus rush feels tart and slightly herbal on skin before settling into a sweet heart of raspberry sorbet and jasmine tea. As the bright fruit notes soften, cedar, sandalwood, and guaiac wood ground the composition w…

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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 or Cologne de Feu?

Cologne de Feu takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Cologne de Feu is rated 3.88/5 from 59 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cologne de Feu for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Cologne de Feu?

Cologne de Feu lasts longest (Cologne de Feu 65/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Cologne de Feu?

Cologne de Feu projects furthest (Cologne de Feu 52/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Cologne de Feu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Raspberry and Jasmine.

Is Iris or Cologne de Feu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; Cologne de Feu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Cologne de Feu?

Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Cologne de Feu has top notes of Blood Orange, Bigarade, Tangerine and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Sorbet, Tea, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.