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Iris Malika vs Les Années 25

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

Updated 984 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Années 25 takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Iris Malika

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Les Années 25

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Iris Malika0/7
Les Années 257/7
Ratings & consensus
Les Années 25
Community sentiment
Les Années 25
Longevity
Les Années 25
Sillage & projection
Les Années 25
Value for money
Les Années 25
Versatility
Les Années 25
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Les Années 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iris MalikaChopard
Les Années 25Tauer Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
Category winnerLes Années 25Rating 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

52%Love
32%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerLes Années 25Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityLes Années 25

SillageLes Années 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value60
Category winnerLes Années 25Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
iris77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, iris 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
CitrusesGingerSpicesNutmeg
Heart
IrisRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
BenzoinMuskTonka BeanWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesSpices, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin. 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
Spring91
Summer82
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerLes Années 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex14
Women85
Men26
Unisex52
Women22
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,498

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2022

Reviews37

Overall rank#5,420

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerLes Années 25Higher 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 →

Andy Tauer launched Les Années 25 to mark his house anniversary with a vintage-inspired structure. Bright citrus and zesty ginger open the scent over a warm heart of powdery iris and rich rose. The base settles into resinous benzoin, soft musk, and dry woody notes, creating a warm amber profile suited for cool spring …

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 Les Années 25?

Les Années 25 takes 7 of 7 categories. Iris Malika is rated 3.88/5 from 816 votes; Les Années 25 is rated 4.24/5 from 168 votes. Choose Iris Malika for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Les Années 25 for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Malika or Les Années 25?

Les Années 25 lasts longest (Les Années 25 71/100, Iris Malika 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Malika or Les Années 25?

Les Années 25 projects furthest (Les Années 25 69/100, Iris Malika 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Malika and Les Années 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, iris and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.

Is Iris Malika or Les Années 25 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Années 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Malika is the stronger pick. Iris Malika suits evening wear; Les Années 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Malika and Les Années 25?

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. Les Années 25 has top notes of Citruses, Ginger, Spices and Nutmeg, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.

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