Fragrance comparison

Symphony Of Oud vs Irresistible Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

Symphony Of Oud

Ajmal

4.2434 votes

Rank #12,179 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Irresistible Iris

Massimo Dutti

4.1476 votes

Rank #32,556 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symphony Of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Symphony Of Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Irresistible Iris
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Symphony Of Oud5/7

Irresistible Iris1/7

Ratings & consensus: Symphony Of Oud
Community sentiment: Irresistible Iris
Longevity: Symphony Of Oud
Sillage & projection: Symphony Of Oud
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Symphony Of Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Symphony Of Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Symphony Of OudAjmal

Irresistible IrisMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 42%Had 2%Want 57%

4.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

Category winnerSymphony Of OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

36%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerIrresistible IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySymphony Of Oud

SillageSymphony Of Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

iris61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBlack Tea

Heart

IrisVetiver

Base

SandalwoodTonkaPatchouli

Top

CardamomBlack Tea

Heart

OrrisVetiverLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Tea, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night88

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSymphony Of OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex46

Women15

Men41

Unisex46

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#32,556

PerfumerSantosh Shinde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSymphony Of OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Symphony Of Oud is a woody, warm-spicy scent that opens with cardamom and a dark black tea feel. As it settles, iris brings a soft powdery polish over vetiver’s earthy green edge, before a creamy sandalwood and tonka base turns it smoother and lightly sweet. It usually suits cooler weather and evenings best, esp…

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Massimo Dutti Irresistible Iris opens with a crisp snap of cardamom paired against dark black tea. As the initial sharpness simmers down, buttered orris root settles over dry vetiver and earthy labdanum. A warm base of sandalwood and tonka bean gives the composition a cozy, powdery finish that fits autumn evenings and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Symphony Of Oud or Irresistible Iris?

Symphony Of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Symphony Of Oud is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Irresistible Iris is rated 4.14/5 from 76 votes. Choose Symphony Of Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Irresistible Iris for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Symphony Of Oud or Irresistible Iris?

Symphony Of Oud lasts longest (Symphony Of Oud 81/100, Irresistible Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Symphony Of Oud or Irresistible Iris?

Symphony Of Oud projects furthest (Symphony Of Oud 65/100, Irresistible Iris 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Symphony Of Oud and Irresistible Iris smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Tea, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Symphony Of Oud or Irresistible Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Symphony Of Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Irresistible Iris is the stronger pick. Symphony Of Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symphony Of Oud and Irresistible Iris?

Symphony Of Oud has top notes of Cardamom and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka and Patchouli. Irresistible Iris has top notes of Cardamom and Black Tea, heart notes of Orris, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli.