Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs Bois d'Aksum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Bois d'Aksum

Awshal

4.673 votes

Rank #46,433 LeatherIris

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 sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois d'Aksum
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Red Iris3/4

Bois d'Aksum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois d'Aksum
Sillage & projection: Red Iris
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

Bois d'AksumAwshal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Aksum

SillageRed Iris

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%

amber84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

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

LeatherBergamotCinnamonMandarinApple

Heart

OrrisJasmineelemi

Base

PralineAmberCedarwoodTonkaPatchouliOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, 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

Spring0

Summer0

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#46,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Bois d'Aksum by Awshal opens with a sharp, crisp apple and mandarin blend before grounding itself in supple leather. This unisex scent balances a bright fruit introduction with a resinous, woody base. It thrives in cooler weather, providing a polished profile that fits both professional settings and evening outings, s…

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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 Bois d'Aksum?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Bois d'Aksum is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois d'Aksum for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or Bois d'Aksum?

Bois d'Aksum lasts longest (Bois d'Aksum 80/100, Red Iris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Iris or Bois d'Aksum?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Bois d'Aksum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Iris and Bois d'Aksum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine and Orris.

Is Red Iris or Bois d'Aksum better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear; Bois d'Aksum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and Bois d'Aksum?

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. Bois d'Aksum has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and elemi, a base of Praline, Amber, Cedarwood and Tonka.