Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Malikhân
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U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Bukhara Eau de Parfum bottle Bukhara

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum
This one's a wild ride. Expect a polarising opening that settles into a luxurious, buttery iris and vanilla dream. If you can get past the initial green bitterness, you'll be rewarded with something truly special, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Bukhara Eau de Parfum
Bukhara is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its unique earthy iris, while others are repulsed by its 'carrot' or 'plastic' facets. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 7%
Floral 14% 17%
Fruity 6% 11%
Green 15% 5%
Sweet 21% 22%
Warm 25% 29%
Woody 12% 10%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Malikhân EdP
Bukhara EdP

Notes

Accords

Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum Bukhara Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
92%
99%
Iris
100%
87%
Aromatic
87%
80%
Vanilla
80%
Leather
73%
Woody
66%
72%
Green
69%
Balsamic
61%
Animalic
58%
Earthy
61%
Musky
58%
Amber
56%
Powdery shared
100%
92%
Iris shared
99%
100%
Aromatic shared
87%
87%
80%
80%
Woody shared
73%
66%
72%
69%
61%
Earthy shared
58%
61%
58%
56%

Performance

Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum Bukhara Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong opening and impressive sillage, this leans away from office wear. However, its sophisticated and luxurious character makes it perfect for dates, evening events, and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather.

Bukhara Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and bright, clean character make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While some find it subtle enough for casual wear, its unique iris and spice profile might be too polarising for a date or formal events where crowd-pleasing scents are often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
77%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Iris, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Amber, Coriander notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Malikhân Eau de Parfum
Bukhara Eau de Parfum
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