Iris d'Or vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.
Iris d'OrChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Iris d'Or3/7
Patchouli4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Iris d'Or
- Sillage & projection
- Iris d'Or
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Iris d'Or
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris d'OrAmberfigPatchouliM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris d'Or
SillageIris d'Or
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
beeswax69%
iris61%
amber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafCassis
Heart
FenugreekBeeswaxIrisCarrot Seeds
Base
BenzoinTexas CedarVirginia CedarLabdanumTolu BalsamVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer20
Fall87
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIris d'OrMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,082
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris d'Or by Amberfig is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris d'Or was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Violet Leaf and Cassis; middle notes are Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds; base notes are Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Labdanum, T…
Reviews →M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …
Reviews →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 d'Or or Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris d'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes. Choose Iris d'Or for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iris d'Or or Patchouli?
Iris d'Or lasts longest (Iris d'Or 85/100, Patchouli 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris d'Or or Patchouli?
Iris d'Or projects furthest (Iris d'Or 75/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris d'Or and Patchouli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum.
Is Iris d'Or or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris d'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris d'Or is the stronger pick. Iris d'Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris d'Or and Patchouli?
Iris d'Or has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds, a base of Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Labdanum. Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum.
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