Fragrance comparison

Iris Dark vs Ápeiron

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris Dark

Amberfig

4.0450 votes

Rank #29,460 SweetIris

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Ápeiron

Tonatto Profumi

4.3429 votes

Rank #27,844 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dark takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Dark
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ápeiron
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris Dark4/7

Ápeiron3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris DarkAmberfig

ÁpeironTonatto Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 5%Want 61%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerÁpeironRating 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

52%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerÁpeironMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIris Dark

SillageIris Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIris DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

iris92%

cacao84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

amber100%

powdery92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and powdery

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

VioletLicoriceMimosaCalabrian bergamot

Heart

Tuscan IrisIndonesian Patchouli LeafGeraniumTexas CedarJasmine

Base

AmbergrisTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaSpanish LabdanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesTuscan Iris, Myrrh 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

Spring50

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerIris DarkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,460

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,844

PerfumerDiletta Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerÁpeironHigher 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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Tonatto Profumi Ápeiron makes a quiet, sophisticated statement right from the first spray. It begins with a cool splash of Calabrian bergamot, but quickly shifts into a warm, powdery haze of Tuscan iris, soft licorice, and sweet violet. As the hours pass, the scent settles close to the skin, revealing a rich base of M…

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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 Ápeiron?

Iris Dark takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Dark is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes; Ápeiron is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Iris Dark for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ápeiron for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Dark or Ápeiron?

Iris Dark lasts longest (Iris Dark 85/100, Ápeiron 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Dark or Ápeiron?

Iris Dark projects furthest (Iris Dark 74/100, Ápeiron 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Dark and Ápeiron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Tuscan Iris, Myrrh and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Iris Dark or Ápeiron better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Dark and Ápeiron?

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. Ápeiron has top notes of Violet, Licorice, Mimosa and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Geranium and Texas Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Spanish Labdanum.