Iris Nazarena vs Iron Wind
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iron Wind takes 4 of 7 categories.
Iris NazarenaChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iron WindChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Iris Nazarena3/7
Iron Wind4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iron Wind
- Community sentiment
- Iron Wind
- Longevity
- Iris Nazarena
- Sillage & projection
- Iris Nazarena
- Value for money
- Iron Wind
- Versatility
- Iron Wind
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris Nazarena
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris NazarenaAedes de VenustasIron WindTobaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,535 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.41/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
Category winnerIron WindRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
56%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerIron WindMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris Nazarena
SillageIris Nazarena
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIron WindBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
leather69%
earthy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IrisJuniper BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Star Anise
Heart
LeatherRoseClovesAgarwood (Oud)
Base
IncenseWoody NotesVetiverAmber
Top
CuminClovesSaffron
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Agarwood (Oud)Hot ironIrisViolet Leaves
Base
Woody NotesIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesIris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cloves and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night100
Category winnerIron WindMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,273
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews127
Overall rank#31,000
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerIris NazarenaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris Nazarena by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Nazarena was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise; middle notes are Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud); base notes …
Reviews →Iron Wind by Tobali makes a striking entrance with a sharp, cooling gust of metallic air before settling into a warm, resinous sanctuary. Cumin and saffron provide a dry, dry-wood spice that prevents the scent from feeling too cold. As the perfume rests on the skin, it releases a quiet smoke of incense and deep cedar,…
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 Nazarena or Iron Wind?
Iron Wind takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Nazarena is rated 4.05/5 from 1,535 votes; Iron Wind is rated 4.41/5 from 27 votes. Choose Iris Nazarena for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iron Wind for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris Nazarena or Iron Wind?
Iris Nazarena lasts longest (Iris Nazarena 73/100, Iron Wind 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris Nazarena or Iron Wind?
Iris Nazarena projects furthest (Iris Nazarena 60/100, Iron Wind 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Nazarena and Iron Wind smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cloves and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Iris Nazarena or Iron Wind better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iron Wind is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Nazarena is the stronger pick. Iron Wind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Nazarena and Iron Wind?
Iris Nazarena has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Incense, Woody Notes, Vetiver and Amber. Iron Wind has top notes of Cumin, Cloves and Saffron, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Agarwood (Oud), Hot iron and Iris, a base of Woody Notes, Incense and Cedar.
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