Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris

Nutrimetics

4.006 votes

Rank #56,529 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,479 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris3/4

Iris1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParisNutrimetics

IrisMARIA CHER.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

27%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value70

Category winnerParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose90%

floral80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

soft spicy50%

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Exotic FruitsLitchiAppleRed Currant

Heart

Bulgarian RosePeonyPink PepperRaspberry

Base

CedarMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Peony, Pink Pepper and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris by Nutrimetics delivers a bright, cheerful burst of exotic fruits, juicy litchi, and crisp apple that immediately softens into a blooming bouquet of Bulgarian rose and pink peony. A hint of tart red currant and sweet raspberry keeps the heart playful, while smooth cedar, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the b…

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Iris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …

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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, Paris or Iris?

Paris takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes. Choose Paris for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Iris?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 56/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Iris?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 50/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Peony, Pink Pepper and Raspberry.

Is Paris or Iris better for summer or winter?

Paris suits daytime wear; Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Iris?

Paris has top notes of Exotic Fruits, Litchi, Apple and Red Currant, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Peony, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.