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Iris Poudre, Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums
Powdery · 2000

Iris Poudre

by Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums
Rating4.1 ★ 3,300 votes
GenderWomen
Year2000
PowderyWoodyIris
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
26 notes
topfirst impression
Ylang-YlangCarnationAldehydesPalisander RosewoodBergamotOrangeJuniperGrapefruit
heartthe character
VioletLilyJasmineRoseMagnoliaOrrisLeatherPeachCyclamen
basethe foundation
IrisMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaAmberEbony TreeCedarTonka

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
59
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
45
intimateenormous
Price value30
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean24
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
PowderyWoodyIrisVioletMuskyFloralEarthyWhite Floral
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Violet
Musky
Floral
Earthy
White Floral
Aromatic
Sweet

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
9%
moderate
44%
long lasting
35%
eternal
8%
Sillage
intimate
12%
moderate
52%
strong
23%
enormous
12%
Season
spring
31%
summer
14%
fall
30%
winter
25%
Time of day
day
65%
night
35%
Gender
female
42%
more female
27%
unisex
28%
more male
1%
male
2%
Value
way overpriced
26%
overpriced
38%
ok
30%
good value
4%
great value
3%

What people say

What people love
elegantrefinedscentsoothingcalmingappealsfansclassicchanelscreamybutteryhigh
What people criticise
limitedappealirisdetractorssharpcoldaldehydeopeningsmellslikeluxurysoap

Smells similar

by scent profile
85% match
Iris des Champs Houbigant
Houbigant
powderyiris
85% match
White Musk The Body Shop
The Body Shop
muskyiris
84% match
Heroine Boadicea the Victorious
Boadicea the Victorious
powderyviolet
83% match
Vivid Liz Claiborne
Liz Claiborne
floralviolet

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotYlang-YlangGrapefruitOrangeJuniperAldehydesCarnationPalisander R…JasmineRoseLeatherVioletPeachOrris RootMagnoliaLilyCyclamenMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarVetiverTonka BeanIrisEbony Tree
topheartbase

Signature pair: Aldehydes and Orris Root

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In plain words

The main accords of Iris Poudre are powdery and woody. It opens with Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, reveals Violet and Lily at its heart, and dries down to Iris and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and autumn, mostly by day.

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