Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Cendre
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2015 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
UOMO Eau de Toilette bottle UOMO

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Iris Cendre is a captivating paradox, a gothic dream that marries stark, earthy iris with an almost unsettling smokiness. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - UOMO Eau de Toilette
Baldessarini UOMO is a pleasant, versatile scent, though it doesn't break new ground. It's a reliable blind buy for those who appreciate a fresh, spicy, and subtly floral masculine fragrance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 10%
Floral 25% 27%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 21% 25%
Warm 27% 27%
Woody 8% 14%
Earthy 16% 8%
Animalic 6% 3%
Fresh 8% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Cendre EdP
UOMO EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 27%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Spicy 27% Floral 26% Mandarin 24%
Only in UOMO Eau de Toilette
Ginger 30% Cardamom 23% Pepper 20%
Shared Notes
Iris 39% vs 47%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Violet 31% Incense 29%
Only in UOMO Eau de Toilette
Lily 29% Jasmine 24%
Shared Notes
Amber 29% vs 30%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 39% Labdanum 32%
Only in UOMO Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 36% Tonka Bean 33%

Accords

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum UOMO Eau de Toilette
100%
Amber
85%
96%
Powdery
100%
98%
Violet Floral
62%
88%
Iris
95%
58%
Woody
91%
57%
Warm Spicy
89%
Citrus
73%
Aromatic
71%
65%
Tobacco
65%
Floral
57%
Smoky
52%
Earthy
Amber shared
100%
85%
Powdery shared
96%
100%
Violet Floral shared
98%
62%
Iris shared
88%
95%
Woody shared
58%
91%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
89%
73%
71%
65%
65%
57%
52%

Performance

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum UOMO Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its distinctive and somewhat challenging opening, and an intimate sillage, this leans away from a casual daytime or office wear. It truly shines on dates or formal occasions where its unique character can be appreciated without overwhelming others, though some found its longevity lacking for all-day wear.

UOMO Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its average performance and fresh, clean accords make it suitable for daily wear and office environments without being overwhelming. The underlying warmth and subtle florals add enough character for casual outings, though stronger projection might be preferred for dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Violet Floral, Powdery accords and Iris, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
UOMO Eau de Toilette
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