Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs Avtar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Avtar

Asghar Adam Ali

4.002 votes

Rank #52,964 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Avtar
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Red Iris2/4

Avtar2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red IrisDeraah Private

AvtarAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAvtar

SillageAvtar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

leather100%

iris92%

lavender84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

LavenderPink PepperCardamomCloveCedarwoodBergamotMandarinPepper

Heart

IrisFigGeraniumAmbretteOrrisRoseWhite Blossom

Base

LeatherTonkaAmberPatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Lavender 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed IrisHigher 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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Avtar opens with bright bergamot, mandarin, lavender and spices, then settles into a smoother iris, rose and fig heart over a sweet leather-amber base. It reads rich, textured and slightly powdery. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys bold, modern orientals with a soft floral core. Sample first if you are sen…

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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 Avtar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Avtar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Avtar for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or Avtar?

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

Which projects more, Red Iris or Avtar?

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

Do Red Iris and Avtar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Lavender and Orris.

Is Red Iris or Avtar better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear; Avtar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and Avtar?

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. Avtar has top notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Iris, Fig, Geranium and Ambrette, a base of Leather, Tonka, Amber and Patchouli.