Mater vs No1 Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No1 Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.
MaterChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No1 IrisChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mater1/4
No1 Iris3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mater
- Sillage & projection
- No1 Iris
- Value for money
- No1 Iris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No1 Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaterAcqua di FirenzeNo1 IrisPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
38%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMater
SillageNo1 Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo1 IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CedarIncenseMyrhhAngelica
Heart
LavenderRoseHyacinthMimosaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIris
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
Notes
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIncense, Myrhh, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,346
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#32,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo1 IrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMater by Acqua di Firenze is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica; middle notes are Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.
Reviews →Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…
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, Mater or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Mater is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mater for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mater or No1 Iris?
Mater lasts longest (Mater 75/100, No1 Iris 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mater or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Mater 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mater and No1 Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Myrhh, Iris and Vetiver.
Is Mater or No1 Iris better for summer or winter?
Mater suits daytime wear; No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mater and No1 Iris?
Mater has top notes of Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense.
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