Fragrance comparison

Iris Violet vs Sarabe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 740 ratings analysed

Iris Violet

Alexandre.J

3.36674 votes

Rank #14,928 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sarabe

Juvena

4.2066 votes

Rank #26,205 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sarabe takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Violet
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sarabe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris Violet1/7

Sarabe5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris VioletAlexandre.J

SarabeJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 674 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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 hate

24%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

631 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySarabe

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSarabeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

iris61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

sweet77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Exotic FruitsAppleBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

CashmeranWhite MuskBenzoinVanillaVirginia CedarOlibanumPatchouli

Top

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer9

Fall91

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerSarabeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIris VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Violet opens brighter and fruitier than its name suggests, with apple, bergamot and a tropical-fruit effect that quickly turns powdery, musky and softly woody. The iris reads more cosmetic than rooty. On skin, it usually comes across as sweet, plush and noticeable, with cashmeran, white musk and vanilla giving th…

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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…

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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 Violet or Sarabe?

Sarabe takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Violet is rated 3.36/5 from 674 votes; Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes. Choose Iris Violet for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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 Violet or Sarabe?

They last about the same: Sarabe 70/100, Iris Violet 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris Violet or Sarabe?

Projection is very close: Iris Violet 65/100, Sarabe 65/100 for sillage.

Do Iris Violet and Sarabe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Iris Violet or Sarabe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Sarabe is the stronger pick. Sarabe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Violet and Sarabe?

Iris Violet has top notes of Exotic Fruits, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, White Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. 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.