Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Metallic Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Metallic Oud

Attar Al Has

3.7433 votes

Rank #18,038 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Metallic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Metallic Oud
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Iris1/5

Metallic Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

Metallic OudAttar Al Has

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

3.74/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerMetallic OudRating 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

46%Love

17%Like

25%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMetallic Oud

SillageMetallic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

SaffronPearRaspberryLemonOrangeelemi

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAmberPink PepperVioletOrange BlossomPepper

Base

CedarLaotian OudMadagascar VetiverOakmossPatchouliFirMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Raspberry, Violet and Musk. 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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,038

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMetallic OudHigher 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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Metallic Oud opens with a bright, spicy mix of saffron, citrus and tart fruit, then settles into rose, amber and a refined Laotian oud. It reads more polished than animalic, with a softly sweet, woody drydown. This is a good pick for someone who wants oud with texture and character, but not a harsh medicinal edge. Sam…

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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 Metallic Oud?

Metallic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Metallic Oud is rated 3.74/5 from 33 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Metallic Oud for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Metallic Oud?

Metallic Oud lasts longest (Metallic Oud 77/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Metallic Oud?

Metallic Oud projects furthest (Metallic Oud 67/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Metallic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Violet and Musk.

Is Iris or Metallic Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Metallic Oud?

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. Metallic Oud has top notes of Saffron, Pear, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Amber, Pink Pepper and Violet, a base of Cedar, Laotian Oud, Madagascar Vetiver and Oakmoss.