Iris Malika vs L'Air du Temps
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Air du Temps takes 4 of 7 categories.
Iris MalikaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Iris Malika3/7
L'Air du Temps4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iris Malika
- Community sentiment
- Iris Malika
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps
- Versatility
- Iris Malika
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris MalikaChopardL'Air du TempsNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerIris MalikaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
816 votes
29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
Category winnerIris MalikaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps
SillageL'Air du Temps
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Wild BerriesSpicesPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Woodsy NotesBenzoinPeru BalsamTonka Bean
Top
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesSpices, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Iris Malika, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIris MalikaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,498
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews37
Overall rank#3,089
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris Malika by Chopard takes the classic powdery iris and drenches it in dark, stewed wild berries and warm pink pepper. The fragrance opens with a sharp, tart burst of fruit before revealing a lush heart of buttery iris root, sweet jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the perfume warms on your pulse points, rich Peru …
Reviews →L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
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 Malika or L'Air du Temps?
L'Air du Temps takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Malika is rated 3.88/5 from 816 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Iris Malika for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps?
They last about the same: L'Air du Temps 66/100, Iris Malika 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps?
L'Air du Temps projects furthest (L'Air du Temps 59/100, Iris Malika 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Malika and L'Air du Temps smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris Malika is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Malika is the stronger pick. Iris Malika suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Malika and L'Air du Temps?
Iris Malika has top notes of Wild Berries, Spices and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Tonka Bean. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.
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