Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs Ambre Ardent

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 411 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Ardent

Avon

3.77402 votes

Rank #29,961 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Ardent
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Red Iris3/4

Ambre Ardent1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red IrisDeraah Private

Ambre ArdentAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.77/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

24%Love

46%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRed Iris

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value68

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

patchouli65%

cinnamon48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLavenderOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

CardamomCinnamonCloveBlack PepperBergamotMirabelle

Heart

OrrisWhite DaturaJasmine

Base

AmberBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Orris. Durations are only published for Red Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night56

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,961

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre ArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private Red Iris hits the skin with a sharp crack of black pepper and sparkling bergamot. The citrus burns bright for twenty minutes before giving way to powdery orris root and cool lavender. It is clean, crisp, and noticeably dry. Creamy jasmine softens the heart, keeping the floral accord approachable rather …

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Avon Ambre Ardent opens with an energetic blast of black pepper, crushed clove, and cinnamon bark. The initial spray feels dry and prickly, cut through by a subtle flash of bitter bergamot and dark mirabelle plum. As the sharp top notes soften, the heart reveals powdery orris root and white datura over a dark base of…

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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, Red Iris or Ambre Ardent?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Ambre Ardent is rated 3.77/5 from 402 votes. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Ardent for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or Ambre Ardent?

Red Iris lasts longest (Red Iris 73/100, Ambre Ardent 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Iris or Ambre Ardent?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Ambre Ardent 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Iris and Ambre Ardent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Orris.

Is Red Iris or Ambre Ardent better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and Ambre Ardent?

Red Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli. Ambre Ardent has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, White Datura and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli.