Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Iris d'Or

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 502 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Iris d'Or

Amberfig

4.0025 votes

Rank #38,082 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Iris d'Or
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli4/7

Iris d'Or3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliM. Micallef

Iris d'OrAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

323 votes

52%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris d'Or

SillageIris d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value29

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

beeswax69%

iris61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Patchouli

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Top

Violet LeafCassis

Heart

FenugreekBeeswaxIrisCarrot Seeds

Base

BenzoinTexas CedarVirginia CedarLabdanumTolu BalsamVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer20

Fall87

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerIris d'OrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#38,082

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …

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Iris d'Or by Amberfig is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris d'Or was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Violet Leaf and Cassis; middle notes are Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds; base notes are Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Labdanum, T…

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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, Patchouli or Iris d'Or?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Iris d'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Iris d'Or for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Iris d'Or?

Iris d'Or lasts longest (Iris d'Or 85/100, Patchouli 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Iris d'Or?

Iris d'Or projects furthest (Iris d'Or 75/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Iris d'Or smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Patchouli or Iris d'Or better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris d'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Iris d'Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Iris d'Or?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Iris d'Or has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds, a base of Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Labdanum.