Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs An Ambery Dawn

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

An Ambery Dawn

Artal Perfumes

4.3611 votes

Rank #34,070 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
An Ambery Dawn
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Red Iris2/4

An Ambery Dawn1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red IrisDeraah Private

An Ambery DawnArtal Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

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

64%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotAppleCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrrisCoffeeCaramelCedar

Base

AmberVetiverVanillaPatchouliMuskSandalwood

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

Spring88

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

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

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,070

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAn Ambery DawnHigher 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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An Ambery Dawn opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, apple, cardamom and black pepper giving it a crisp, spicy lift before the scent turns softer and warmer. As it settles, the woody amber base picks up powdery orris, coffee and a noticeable vanilla sweetness, creating a smooth unisex profile that feel…

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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 An Ambery Dawn?

Red Iris takes 2 of 4 categories. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; An Ambery Dawn is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose An Ambery Dawn for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or An Ambery Dawn?

They last about the same: Red Iris 73/100, An Ambery Dawn 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Red Iris or An Ambery Dawn?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, An Ambery Dawn 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Iris and An Ambery Dawn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Orris.

Is Red Iris or An Ambery Dawn better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear; An Ambery Dawn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and An Ambery Dawn?

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. An Ambery Dawn has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Coffee and Caramel, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla and Patchouli.