Fragrance comparison

Iris Dark vs Isabel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Dark

Amberfig

4.0450 votes

Rank #29,460 SweetIris

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Isabel

Ori Russo

3.1937 votes

Rank #20,862 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dark takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Dark
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Isabel
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Iris Dark5/7

Isabel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris DarkAmberfig

IsabelOri Russo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 5%Want 61%

3.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerIris DarkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

50 votes

30%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

19%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerIris DarkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityIris Dark

SillageIris Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIris DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

iris92%

cacao84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

almond61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Raspberry

Heart

Tuscan IrisWhite ChocolateMyrrh

Base

Cacao PodMadagascar VanillaVirginia Cedar

Top

PistachioFigHoneyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaNight blooming CereusMadagascar VanillaWhite ChocolateIce cream

Base

AlmondCaramelCondensed Milk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, White Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer16

Fall91

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring64

Summer36

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Category winnerIsabelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,460

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,862

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIsabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Dark by Amberfig is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Iris Dark was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top note is Raspberry; middle notes are Tuscan Iris, White Chocolate and Myrrh; base notes are Cacao Pod, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.

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Ori Russo Isabel starts with a bright burst of pistachio and sweet fig before melting into a warm, creamy baseline. It is a modern unisex gourmand designed for cool weather and cozy casual wear, offering a rich profile without feeling sticky.

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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 Dark or Isabel?

Iris Dark takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Dark is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes; Isabel is rated 3.19/5 from 37 votes. Choose Iris Dark for a sweet and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Isabel for a sweet and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Dark or Isabel?

Iris Dark lasts longest (Iris Dark 85/100, Isabel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Dark or Isabel?

Iris Dark projects furthest (Iris Dark 74/100, Isabel 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Dark and Isabel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, White Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Iris Dark or Isabel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isabel is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Dark is the stronger pick. Iris Dark suits evening wear; Isabel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Dark and Isabel?

Iris Dark has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, White Chocolate and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar. Isabel has top notes of Pistachio, Fig, Honey and Raspberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Night blooming Cereus, Madagascar Vanilla and White Chocolate, a base of Almond, Caramel and Condensed Milk.