Iris Dragées Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Dragées
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2018 Year 2021
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Mercurial Cashmere Eau de Parfum bottle Mercurial Cashmere

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Dragées
This discontinued gem has a dedicated following, often described as an ethereal, delicate iris with a sweet, powdery almond kiss. Whilst some find it too subtle, fans adore its refined charm and are desperate to secure a bottle. It's truly a love-or-hate it situation, frequently compared to more affordable options, yet championed for its unique, understated beauty.
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Our Verdict - Mercurial Cashmere
Mercurial Cashmere is a divisive one. Some find it a smooth, sophisticated marvel, while others smell a generic, even screechy designer dupe. Expect opulent sweetness, but be ready for a performance lottery - some get beast mode, others a fleeting whisper.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 11%
Floral 25% 26%
Fruity 4% 2%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 27% 23%
Warm 15% 21%
Woody 7% 10%
Earthy 6% 5%
Animalic 7% 12%
Fresh 14% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Dragées EdP
Mercurial Cashmere EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 54% vs 33%
Pink Pepper 45% vs 30%
Only in Mercurial Cashmere
Cardamom 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 19%
Musk 23% vs 14%

Accords

Iris Dragées Mercurial Cashmere
100%
Iris
71%
Vanilla
100%
94%
Powdery
95%
62%
Woody
87%
83%
Sweet
77%
Amber
83%
65%
Musky
82%
Tuberose
80%
Caramel
77%
52%
Violet Floral
68%
65%
Almond
58%
Earthy
55%
Floral
100%
Vanilla shared
71%
100%
Powdery shared
94%
95%
Woody shared
62%
87%
Sweet shared
83%
77%
83%
Musky shared
65%
82%
80%
77%
Violet Floral shared
52%
68%
65%
58%
55%

Performance

Iris Dragées Mercurial Cashmere
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Dragées

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and gentle aroma make it perfectly suited for office wear and casual settings, ensuring it won't overpower. It's a charming choice for dates, offering an inviting and intimate scent without being overtly loud.

Mercurial Cashmere

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

The rich, sweet and powdery accords, combined with reports of strong projection, make this less suitable for an office setting. It shines on dates and formal evenings due to its opulent nature, and can work casually when you want to feel put-together.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Woody accords and Iris, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Dragées
Mercurial Cashmere
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