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 →

intimateenormous

Price value63

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean18

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Iris

Patchouli

Aromatic

Earthy

Woody

Powdery

Warm Spicy

Violet

Floral

Vanilla

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

37%

long lasting

35%

eternal

17%

Sillage

intimate

10%

moderate

41%

strong

32%

enormous

17%

Season

spring

15%

summer

fall

36%

winter

42%

Time of day

day

36%

night

64%

Gender

female

56%

more female

23%

unisex

17%

more male

male

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

44%

good value

28%

great value

18%

What people say

What people love

uniquescentpowderyfeellonglastingfemininefragrance

What people criticise

discontinuedstrongoverpoweringavailablecountriesgloomysadaura

Smells similar

by scent profile

90% match

So Elixir Bois Sensuel Yves Rocher

Yves Rocher

patchouliiris

86% match

Prada L'Homme Intense Prada

Prada

iris

85% match

Dior Homme Parfum 2025 Dior

Dior

amberiris

85% match

Iris Ganache Guerlain

Guerlain

powderyiris

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

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

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In plain words

The main accords of Iris Noir are iris and patchouli. It opens with Coriander and Bergamot, reveals Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow) at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Tonka Bean. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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