Fragrance comparison

Iris Torréfié vs Ambar

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,674 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iris Torréfié

Guerlain

4.19918 votes

Rank #3,477 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Ambar

Jesus Del Pozo

3.80756 votes

Rank #7,652 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Torréfié takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris Torréfié
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Iris Torréfié6/7

Ambar1/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Torréfié
Community sentiment: Iris Torréfié
Longevity: Iris Torréfié
Sillage & projection: Iris Torréfié
Value for money: Ambar
Versatility: Iris Torréfié
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Torréfié

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris TorréfiéGuerlain

AmbarJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 918 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.80/ 5 · 756 votes

Have 46%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerIris TorréfiéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

918 votes

17%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

756 votes

Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIris Torréfié

SillageIris Torréfié

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAmbarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

violet77%

coffee69%

floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CoffeeCardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherVanillaTeaAmber

Top

CardamomTangerineBergamot

Heart

TeaIrisPeony

Base

AmberSageVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Iris and Tea. Durations are only published for Iris Torréfié, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer24

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,477

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#7,652

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerIris TorréfiéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Torréfié by Guerlain pairs the cool, cosmetic powder of iris with the dark warmth of roasted coffee. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of bitter espresso beans, green cardamom, and a fleeting splash of bergamot. As the opening brightness softens, a silky, powdery ir…

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Jesus Del Pozo Ambar opens with a bright burst of juicy tangerine and bergamot, immediately tempered by a dry shake of crushed cardamom. Within minutes, the scent moves into a smooth heart of brewed herbal tea, powdery iris petals, and light peony, giving the impression of crisp linen and luxury guest soap. The drydow…

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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 Torréfié or Ambar?

Iris Torréfié takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Torréfié is rated 4.19/5 from 918 votes; Ambar is rated 3.80/5 from 756 votes. Choose Iris Torréfié for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Torréfié or Ambar?

Iris Torréfié lasts longest (Iris Torréfié 63/100, Ambar 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Torréfié or Ambar?

Iris Torréfié projects furthest (Iris Torréfié 57/100, Ambar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Torréfié and Ambar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Iris and Tea.

Is Iris Torréfié or Ambar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Torréfié is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Torréfié is the stronger pick. Iris Torréfié suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Torréfié and Ambar?

Iris Torréfié has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Leather, Vanilla, Tea and Amber. Ambar has top notes of Cardamom, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Iris and Peony, a base of Amber, Sage and Virginia Cedar.