Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum bottle Iris de Syracuse
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Sinner Eau de Parfum bottle Sinner

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Our Verdict - Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum
This is a clean, graceful iris that's universally loved for its soft, powdery charm. It won't shout, but it will captivate with its gentle elegance, even if its presence is fleeting for some.
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Our Verdict - Sinner Eau de Parfum
Kat Von D's Sinner is a divisive cult classic - one minute a 'sexy bubblegum' femme fatale, the next a 'plain, generic' scent. If you're after a dark, plummy patchouli with an 'old-lady' opening and a surprisingly soft landing, you might just find your new signature. Just don't expect it to last.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 23% 22%
Fruity 11% 15%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 31% 33%
Warm 13% 19%
Woody 7% 10%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 10% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris de Syracuse EdP
Sinner EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 29% vs 24%
Only in Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum
Pear 38% Pepper 33%
Only in Sinner Eau de Parfum
Plum 48% Orange Blossom 28%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 46%
Only in Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum
Iris 44% Heliotrope 33%
Only in Sinner Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 23%
Vanilla 34% vs 27%
Patchouli 27% vs 31%
Only in Sinner Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 17%

Accords

Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum Sinner Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
67%
Patchouli
98%
46%
Fruity
96%
68%
Vanilla
84%
46%
Sweet
84%
44%
Woody
84%
80%
Iris
54%
Musky
71%
52%
Earthy
69%
45%
Floral
Powdery shared
100%
67%
98%
Fruity shared
46%
96%
Vanilla shared
68%
84%
Sweet shared
46%
84%
Woody shared
44%
84%
80%
Musky shared
54%
71%
Earthy shared
52%
69%
45%

Performance

Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum Sinner Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it an ideal choice for the office, where subtlety is key. It's too intimate for a truly formal event, but its clean, sophisticated profile makes it versatile for a relaxed date or casual wear.

Sinner Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and 'dark, sexy' character make it excellent for dates or formal evening events. The 'warm, vanilla plum' and 'spicy dream' aspects also suit casual autumn/winter wear, but its intensity means it's less ideal for the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Woody accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Iris de Syracuse Eau de Parfum
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