Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Cuba Heartbreaker

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Cuba Heartbreaker

Cuba Paris

3.71142 votes

Rank #36,521 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Heartbreaker takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuba Heartbreaker
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Iris2/7

Cuba Heartbreaker5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

Cuba HeartbreakerCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

3.71/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerCuba HeartbreakerRating 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

19%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerCuba HeartbreakerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCuba Heartbreaker

SillageCuba Heartbreaker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value90

Category winnerCuba HeartbreakerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

fresh100%

floral92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh, fruity and powdery

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

Red CurrantOrangePink Pepper

Heart

PeonyVioletJasmineGreen Tea

Base

MuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Red Currant, Green Tea and Violet. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrisHigher 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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Cuba Heartbreaker opens with a sparkling splash of tart red currant, juicy sweet orange, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper that feels crisp and energetic. Within a few minutes, that zesty citrus fruit settles into an airy blend of iced green tea, fresh pink peony petals, and dewy violet. A clean base of cedar and soft s…

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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 Cuba Heartbreaker?

Cuba Heartbreaker takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Cuba Heartbreaker is rated 3.71/5 from 142 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Heartbreaker for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Cuba Heartbreaker?

Cuba Heartbreaker lasts longest (Cuba Heartbreaker 53/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Cuba Heartbreaker?

Cuba Heartbreaker projects furthest (Cuba Heartbreaker 50/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Cuba Heartbreaker smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Green Tea and Violet.

Is Iris or Cuba Heartbreaker better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Heartbreaker is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Cuba Heartbreaker?

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. Cuba Heartbreaker has top notes of Red Currant, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Violet, Jasmine and Green Tea, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar.