Fragrance comparison

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage vs Rive d’Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 820 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage

Pierre Cardin

4.0251 votes

Rank #35,066 AromaticPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Rive d’Ambre

Tom Ford

4.19769 votes

Rank #25,770 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rive d’Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage4/7

Rive d’Ambre3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rive d’Ambre
Community sentiment: Rive d’Ambre
Longevity: Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage
Sillage & projection: Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage
Value for money: Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage
Versatility: Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rive d’Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris SauvagePierre Cardin

Rive d’AmbreTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

4.19/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerRive d’AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

769 votes

Category winnerRive d’AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage

SillagePierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value27

Category winnerPierre Cardin Collection Iris SauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

iris84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBitter OrangeBergamotPineapple

Heart

IrisMintCoriander

Base

MuskVetiverVanilla

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeAmberBergamotCognacLemonMintTarragonTolu BalsamCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mint. 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

Summer93

Fall67

Winter73

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPierre Cardin Collection Iris SauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,066

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,770

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRive d’AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage is a fresh, herbal iris fragrance. It balances the chilly tone of powdery iris with clean mint, sharp coriander, and a base of vetiver and vanilla. This scent is designed for men looking for an easy, clean daytime option during the spring and summer months.

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Rive d’Ambre opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and lemon, creating a citrus freshness that feels clean. As the scent settles on skin, a warm cardamom note begins to filter through the initial brightness. The dry down is built on a base of tolu balsam and a subtle cognac accord, giving it a warm finish. It sui…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage or Rive d’Ambre?

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories. Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage is rated 4.02/5 from 51 votes; Rive d’Ambre is rated 4.19/5 from 769 votes. Choose Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rive d’Ambre for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage or Rive d’Ambre?

They last about the same: Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage 58/100, Rive d’Ambre 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage or Rive d’Ambre?

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage projects furthest (Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage 58/100, Rive d’Ambre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage and Rive d’Ambre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage or Rive d’Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage is the stronger pick. Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage and Rive d’Ambre?

Pierre Cardin Collection Iris Sauvage has top notes of Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Mint and Coriander, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Vanilla. Rive d’Ambre features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Amber, Bergamot and Cognac.