Iris de Nuit Eau de Parfum vs Orris & Sandalwood Cologne

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Iris de Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle Iris de Nuit EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
- Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Orris & Sandalwood Cologne bottle Orris & Sandalwood EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris de Nuit EDP
This perfume is a divisive one. While many adore its ethereal, melancholic beauty, some find it too green, too rooty, or just 'meh'. It's an iris for those who like their florals with a side of earth and introspection.
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Our Verdict - Orris & Sandalwood EDC
This is a love-it-or-hate-it Jo Malone creation. Its prominent orris note is undeniably divisive, with some reviewers finding it
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris de Nuit EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC

Notes

Only in Iris de Nuit
Angelica 100%
Only in Orris & Sandalwood
Galbanum 100%
Shared Notes
Violet 36% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 44% vs 33%
Only in Iris de Nuit
Cedar 55%
Only in Orris & Sandalwood
Musk 33% Labdanum 33%

Accords

Iris de Nuit Orris & Sandalwood
100%
Powdery
100%
58%
Iris
77%
74%
Violet Floral
74%
69%
Musky
54%
Earthy
58%
52%
Amber
57%
54%
Woody
56%
51%
Floral
48%
Aromatic
45%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Iris shared
58%
77%
Violet Floral shared
74%
74%
Musky shared
69%
54%
58%
Amber shared
52%
57%
Woody shared
54%
56%
Floral shared
51%
48%
45%

Performance

Iris de Nuit Orris & Sandalwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris de Nuit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-contact environments like the office and casual wear. The elegant, romantic aura also lends itself well to dates, though it might be a bit too understated for grand formal events or active sports.

Orris & Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and low sillage, this is a refined choice for the office, casual wear, or a reserved date. Its subtle nature makes it less ideal for formal events requiring a stronger presence or for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, violet floral, musky

Key Differences

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and galbanum, drops angelica and carrot seeds

Where to buy

Iris de Nuit EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC
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