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Powdery · 1901

Iris

Rating4.0 ★ 184 votes
GenderWomen
Year1901
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The notes

2 notes
All notesnot split into top, heart and base

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
48
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 →
44
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
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 7
PowderyIrisVioletEarthyFloralWoodyFresh
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 7
Powdery
Iris
Violet
Earthy
Floral
Woody
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
13%
weak
17%
moderate
47%
long lasting
13%
eternal
10%
Sillage
intimate
19%
moderate
48%
strong
16%
enormous
16%
Season
spring
40%
summer
23%
fall
26%
winter
11%
Time of day
day
76%
night
24%
Gender
female
30%
more female
30%
unisex
35%
more male
5%
Value
way overpriced
6%
overpriced
28%
ok
50%
good value
9%
great value
6%

Smells similar

by scent profile

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

Where it sits

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In plain words

The main accords of Iris are powdery and iris. Its key notes are Orris Root and Violet. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring, mostly by day.

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