Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Mclein

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #57,004 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mclein takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Iris1/4

Mclein3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mclein
Sillage & projection: Mclein
Value for money: Mclein
Versatility: Not scored
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.

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMclein

SillageMclein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh, fruity and green

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

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Green Apple, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#57,004

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

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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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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 Mclein?

Mclein takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Mclein?

Mclein lasts longest (Mclein 60/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Mclein?

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

Do Iris and Mclein smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Iris or Mclein better for summer or winter?

Iris suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Mclein?

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. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.