Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs Kaman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Kaman

Mawwal Arabia

4.004 votes

Rank #56,822 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 4 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.
Kaman
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Red Iris4/4

Kaman0/4

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: Red Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red IrisDeraah Private

KamanMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed Iris

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

woody69%

cacao61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and woody

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

AlmondCoffeeBergamotMandarinLemon

Heart

OrrisOrange BlossomJasmineCinnamonTuberoseRose

Base

CacaoVanillaAmberCashmeranMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood

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

Day100

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

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,822

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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Kaman is a powdery white floral with a gourmand edge. It opens with almond and coffee brightened by citrus, then settles into an iris-tinted floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and rose. As it dries down, cacao, vanilla, amber and soft woods give it a creamy, musky warmth. If you enjoy feminine florals w…

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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 Kaman?

Red Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Kaman is rated 4.00/5 from 4 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 Kaman for a powdery and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or Kaman?

Red Iris lasts longest (Red Iris 73/100, Kaman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Iris or Kaman?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Kaman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Iris and Kaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine and Orris.

Is Red Iris or Kaman better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear; Kaman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and Kaman?

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. Kaman has top notes of Almond, Coffee, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmeran.