Oryx Iris vs The Eskimo Winter
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Eskimo Winter takes 3 of 4 categories.
Oryx IrisChoose it for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Eskimo WinterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oryx Iris1/4
The Eskimo Winter3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Eskimo Winter
- Sillage & projection
- The Eskimo Winter
- Value for money
- The Eskimo Winter
- 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
Oryx IrisOryxThe Eskimo WinterNany London ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
38%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
50%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Eskimo Winter
SillageThe Eskimo Winter
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Eskimo WinterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon
Heart
IrisCorianderCedarwood
Base
LabdanumVanillaOud
Top
RaspberryCorianderBergamotAmarettoCardamomSaffronNutmeg
Heart
Bulgarian RoseImmortelleNarcissusCinnamonTobaccoHoneyTonkaLily
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaVetiverAlmond
InformationalShared notesCoriander, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#42,900
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#73,485
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOryx IrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOryx 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 …
Reviews →The Eskimo Winter by Nany London Parfums matches cold air with thick, contrasting layers. A sharp opening of raspberry and amaretto yields to a dense core of tobacco, honey, and cinnamon. It settles into a heavy base of dark chocolate, civet, and oud. This unisex fragrance fits freezing December nights when you want a…
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, Oryx Iris or The Eskimo Winter?
The Eskimo Winter takes 3 of 4 categories. Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; The Eskimo Winter is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Eskimo Winter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Oryx Iris or The Eskimo Winter?
The Eskimo Winter lasts longest (The Eskimo Winter 85/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oryx Iris or The Eskimo Winter?
The Eskimo Winter projects furthest (The Eskimo Winter 63/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oryx Iris and The Eskimo Winter smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Labdanum and Vanilla.
Is Oryx Iris or The Eskimo Winter better for summer or winter?
Oryx Iris suits day or night wear; The Eskimo Winter suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oryx Iris and The Eskimo Winter?
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. The Eskimo Winter has top notes of Raspberry, Coriander, Bergamot and Amaretto, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Immortelle, Narcissus and Cinnamon, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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