Fragrance comparison

Oryx Iris vs Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 464 ratings analysed

Oryx Iris

Oryx

4.003 votes

Rank #42,900 AmberOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #276 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oryx Iris
Choose it for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Terra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Oryx Iris0/4

Terra4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oryx IrisOryx

TerraRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon

Heart

IrisCorianderCedarwood

Base

LabdanumVanillaOud

Top

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Labdanum and Vanilla. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,900

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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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, Oryx Iris or Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories. Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oryx Iris or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oryx Iris or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oryx Iris and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Oryx Iris or Terra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oryx Iris and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.