Fragrance comparison

Iris Malika vs L'Air du Temps by Starck

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 901 ratings analysed

Iris Malika

Chopard · 2022

3.88816 votes

Rank #6,521 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #18,539 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Starck takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Malika
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps by Starck
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris Malika3/7

L'Air du Temps by Starck4/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Malika
Community sentiment: Iris Malika
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Malika

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris MalikaChopard

L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 816 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerIris MalikaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

816 votes

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerIris MalikaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Starck

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value59

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Wild BerriesSpicesPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woodsy NotesBenzoinPeru BalsamTonka Bean

Top

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

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 season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,521

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2022

Reviews37

Overall rank#18,539

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerIris MalikaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 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 Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Malika is rated 3.88/5 from 816 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes. Choose Iris Malika for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100, Iris Malika 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Malika or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Iris Malika 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Malika and L'Air du Temps by Starck smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% 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 by Starck better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Starck is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Malika is the stronger pick. Iris Malika suits evening wear; L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Malika and L'Air du Temps by Starck?

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 by Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.