Fragrance comparison

Nazih Gold vs Oryx Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nazih Gold

Athoor Al Alam

4.008 votes

Rank #59,119 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Oryx Iris

Oryx

4.003 votes

Rank #42,900 AmberOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nazih Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nazih Gold
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oryx Iris
Choose it for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nazih Gold3/4

Oryx Iris1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nazih GoldAthoor Al Alam

Oryx IrisOryx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNazih Gold

SillageNazih Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value17

Category winnerNazih GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

powdery69%

iris61%

amber100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack PepperNutmegBergamot

Heart

CedarwoodLabdanumIrisGurjan balsam

Base

PatchouliLeatherOudSandalwood

Top

Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon

Heart

IrisCorianderCedarwood

Base

LabdanumVanillaOud

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Labdanum, Iris and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,900

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOryx IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nazih Gold opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and saffron balanced by crisp bergamot. As the scent settles, warm cedarwood and earthy patchouli mix with a prominent leather note. It feels dark, dry, and slightly resinous on skin, making it well suited for chilly November evenings in a leather jacket.

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Oryx Iris by Oryx pairs crisp violet leaf and cool iris with smoky Kyara incense and dry cedarwood over a quiet base of labdanum and subtle oud. Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this unisex blend shifts from a bright, watery opening into a dry, powdery floral skin scent. It suits crisp spring …

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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, Nazih Gold or Oryx Iris?

Nazih Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Nazih Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nazih Gold for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nazih Gold or Oryx Iris?

Nazih Gold lasts longest (Nazih Gold 62/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nazih Gold or Oryx Iris?

Nazih Gold projects furthest (Nazih Gold 50/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nazih Gold and Oryx Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Labdanum, Iris and Oud.

Is Nazih Gold or Oryx Iris better for summer or winter?

Nazih Gold suits day or night wear; Oryx Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nazih Gold and Oryx Iris?

Nazih Gold has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Labdanum, Iris and Gurjan balsam, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Oud and Sandalwood. Oryx Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Kyara Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Coriander and Cedarwood, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla and Oud.