Iris Malika vs Sarabe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sarabe takes 6 of 7 categories.
Iris MalikaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SarabeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris Malika1/7
Sarabe6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sarabe
- Community sentiment
- Sarabe
- Longevity
- Sarabe
- Sillage & projection
- Sarabe
- Value for money
- Sarabe
- Versatility
- Sarabe
- 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 MalikaChopardSarabeJuvenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%
Category winnerSarabeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
816 votes
47%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerSarabeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySarabe
SillageSarabe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSarabeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
warm spicy88%
sweet77%
vanilla65%
powdery53%
balsamic42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic
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
SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris
Base
Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille
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
Spring35
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winnerSarabeMost 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#26,205
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerIris MalikaHigher 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 →Sarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of tolu balsam and benzoin creates a lingering, amber-draped warmth that fits cold weathe…
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 Sarabe?
Sarabe takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Malika is rated 3.88/5 from 816 votes; Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes. Choose Iris Malika for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sarabe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris Malika or Sarabe?
Sarabe lasts longest (Sarabe 70/100, Iris Malika 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris Malika or Sarabe?
Sarabe projects furthest (Sarabe 65/100, Iris Malika 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Malika and Sarabe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Spices, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Iris Malika or Sarabe better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sarabe is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Malika is the stronger pick. Iris Malika suits evening wear; Sarabe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Malika and Sarabe?
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. Sarabe has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.
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