Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Ithaque

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 370 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ithaque

Memo Paris

4.17318 votes

Rank #7,078 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ithaque takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Iris2/7

Ithaque5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

IthaqueMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

4.17/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerIthaqueRating 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

50%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

318 votes

Category winnerIthaqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIthaque

SillageIthaque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value32

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

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

BergamotBitter OrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperSichuan PepperMadagascar Pepper

Heart

Currant budsRed CurrantJuniper BerriesRaspberryEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Texas CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Red Currant. 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

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men25

Unisex60

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,078

PerfumerMarypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerIthaqueHigher 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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Ithaque by Memo Paris brings a burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and mandarin right out of the atomizer. A triple-pepper accord of pink, Sichuan, and Madagascar pepper adds a crisp, tongue-tingling bite to the citrus opening. As the initial flash calms, tart red currant and juniper berries emerge in the middle, ground…

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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 Ithaque?

Ithaque takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Ithaque is rated 4.17/5 from 318 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ithaque for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Ithaque?

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

Which projects more, Iris or Ithaque?

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

Do Iris and Ithaque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Red Currant.

Is Iris or Ithaque better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Ithaque?

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. Ithaque has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Currant buds, Red Currant, Juniper Berries and Raspberry, a base of Texas Cedar and Patchouli.