Fragrance comparison

Terre d'Iris vs Umema

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

2 wins

Terre d'Iris

Miller Harris

3.98269 votes

Rank #26,941 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Umema

Ugo Charron · 2024

4.001 votes

Rank #55,197 SavoryAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terre d'Iris takes 2 of 2 categories.

Terre d'Iris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Umema
Choose it for a savory and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Terre d'Iris2/2

Umema0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terre d'IrisMiller Harris

UmemaUgo Charron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTerre d'Iris

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

savory100%

aromatic90%

marine80%

salty70%

aquatic60%

mineral50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RosemaryAfrican Orange FlowerSageRose

Base

Irisoak mossFirOrrisResinPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SeaweedBlackcurrant

Heart2-3 hrs

UmamiRose

Base6-8+ hrs

ConcreteCacaoOrrisFir

InformationalShared notesRose, Fir and Orris. Durations are only published for Umema, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,197

PerfumerUgo Charron

Launched2024

Reviews1

Category winnerTerre d'IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terre d'Iris opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, bringing a sunny Mediterranean brightness that quickly gives way to dry, savory herbs. Rosemary and clary sage dominate the early transition, giving the blend a rugged, windswept feel rather than a typical floral sweetness. As it settles on…

Reviews →

Umema by Ugo Charron is a radical experiment in savory perfumery. The first mist brings a bracing blast of salty red seaweed and sour blackcurrant bud. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol sting flashes off quickly. Next, a mouthwatering umami accord emerges alongside dewy rose petals, creating the sensation of oc…

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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, Terre d'Iris or Umema?

Terre d'Iris takes 2 of 2 categories. Terre d'Iris is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes; Umema is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Terre d'Iris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Umema for a savory and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Terre d'Iris or Umema?

Terre d'Iris lasts longest (Terre d'Iris 63/100, Umema 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terre d'Iris and Umema smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Fir and Orris.

Is Terre d'Iris or Umema better for summer or winter?

Umema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terre d'Iris and Umema?

Terre d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, African Orange Flower, Sage and Rose, a base of Iris, oak moss, Fir and Orris. Umema has top notes of Seaweed and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Umami and Rose, a base of Concrete, Cacao, Orris and Fir.