Iris Eau de Parfum vs Dior Homme Sport 2012 Eau de Toilette

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Iris Eau de Parfum bottle Iris EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
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2010 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Dior Homme Sport 2012 Eau de Toilette bottle Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris EDP
This is a lovely iris; soft, earthy, and quite woody. It's safe, versatile, and generally uplifting, though some find it a bit too subtle or even bland if you're after a full-throttle iris experience.
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Our Verdict - Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
A modern classic that’s fresh, elegant, and almost universally loved. It’s got that distinctive Dior Homme DNA, but with a vibrant, citrusy swagger perfect for warmer days. Performance concerns aside, this one's a definite crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris EDP
Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT

Notes

Only in Dior Homme Sport 2012
Citron 57% Ginger 43%
Shared Notes
Iris 57% vs 100%
Only in Iris
Orris 43%
Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 51%

Accords

Iris Dior Homme Sport 2012
100%
Woody
52%
Citrus
100%
96%
Iris
63%
89%
Powdery
52%
81%
Earthy
63%
Aromatic
Fresh
61%
52%
Patchouli
50%
Musky
50%
Violet Floral
46%
47%
Green
Woody shared
100%
52%
100%
Iris shared
96%
63%
Powdery shared
89%
52%
81%
63%
61%
52%
50%
Violet Floral shared
50%
46%
47%

Performance

Iris Dior Homme Sport 2012
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft, clean accords make it highly suitable for office and casual wear, where it won't offend. The lack of strong sillage or 'sexy' notes means it's less ideal for dates or high-impact formal events, but its elegance can still make it a good understated choice.

Dior Homme Sport 2012

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean profile makes it highly versatile for office, casual, and sport settings without being overwhelming. While labelled 'sport', many reviews highlight its suitability for formal events and dates, though its moderate projection keeps it from being a power player there.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, iris, powdery

Key Differences

Adds citron and ginger, drops bergamot and musk

Where to buy

Iris EDP
Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
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