Porto Bello vs DUA’s Empire of Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.
Porto BelloChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
DUA’s Empire of IrisChoose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Porto Bello1/5
DUA’s Empire of Iris4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DUA’s Empire of Iris
- Sillage & projection
- DUA’s Empire of Iris
- Value for money
- DUA’s Empire of Iris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- DUA’s Empire of Iris
- Fragranxe ranking
- Porto Bello
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Porto BelloLe Couvent Maison de ParfumDUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 527 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
4.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
527 votes
88%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDUA’s Empire of Iris
SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
aromatic65%
green56%
warm spicy100%
iris92%
powdery84%
amber77%
violet69%
chocolate61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BenzoinOlibanumSweet OrangeDavanaCitrusesPetitgrain
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
IrisChocolateLeatherBenzoinCinnamonDavanaPatchouliOlibanumViolet
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer24
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night99
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
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#6,989
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#30,322
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPorto BelloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPorto Bello by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum blends bright citrus zest with dark, sticky resin. The scent opens with a burst of sweet orange and fresh citruses, sharpened by the slightly bitter, herbal edge of green petitgrain. As the brisk opening settles, fruity herbal davana joins warm balsamic benzoin and smoky olib…
Reviews →DUA's Empire of Iris by The Dua Brand takes the classic powdery iris flower and turns it into a warm, decadent treat. The opening hits immediately with aromatic davana fruit and a dusting of dry cinnamon. Give it five minutes to settle on skin, and a buttery iris emerges alongside rich, dark chocolate shavings and swe…
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, Porto Bello or DUA’s Empire of Iris?
DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Porto Bello is rated 4.06/5 from 527 votes; DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Porto Bello for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose DUA’s Empire of Iris for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Porto Bello or DUA’s Empire of Iris?
DUA’s Empire of Iris lasts longest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100, Porto Bello 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Porto Bello or DUA’s Empire of Iris?
DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, Porto Bello 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Porto Bello and DUA’s Empire of Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Olibanum and Davana.
Is Porto Bello or DUA’s Empire of Iris better for summer or winter?
Porto Bello suits day or night wear; DUA’s Empire of Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Porto Bello and DUA’s Empire of Iris?
Porto Bello features Benzoin, Olibanum, Sweet Orange, Davana and Citruses. DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon.
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