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Velvet Iris Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Iris EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2021 Year 2019
££££ Price Tier ££
Cashmere Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Cashmere Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Iris EDP
A truly polarising scent, Velvet Iris is either a masterclass in niche perfumery with its compelling dark iris and woody accords, or a bafflingly weak scent for the price. Love it or hate it, just don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Cashmere Wood EDP
A potent, polarising oud-iris bomb that some hail as a hidden gem, others as overwhelmingly cloying. It's not for the faint of heart, delivering killer performance and an intense, masculine aura often compared to Dior Homme Parfum.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Iris EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP

Notes

Accords

Velvet Iris Cashmere Wood
100%
Woody
100%
86%
Powdery
81%
Amber
78%
73%
Sweet
50%
71%
Iris
66%
69%
Aromatic
58%
Fruity
57%
Warm Spicy
58%
Cacao
58%
Oud
58%
57%
Citrus
51%
56%
Chocolate
55%
Earthy
Musky
54%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
86%
81%
78%
Sweet shared
73%
50%
Iris shared
71%
66%
69%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
58%
58%
Oud
58%
Citrus shared
57%
51%
56%
55%
54%

Performance

Velvet Iris Cashmere Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Iris

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its subtle projection and short longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like office or dinner dates, where a powerful scent isn't ideal. The unique woody and powdery accords lend themselves well to both casual and slightly more formal settings, though its poor performance limits its impact.

Cashmere Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of performance, with reviews noting killer projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, dark, and sophisticated profile, with prominent oud and iris, leans heavily towards formal events or intimate date nights, where its powerful sillage can leave a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Iris EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP
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