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Orris & Sandalwood Cologne bottle Orris & Sandalwood EDC
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Iris Timber Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Timber EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Iris Timber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Orris & Sandalwood - a powdery fragrance led by Galbanum, Violet, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 100% vs 53%
Only in Iris Timber
Violet 47%
Shared Notes
Orris 25% vs 33%
Geranium 25% vs 28%
Only in Iris Timber
Labdanum 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 53%
Amber 33% vs 46%
Only in Orris & Sandalwood
Labdanum 33%

Accords

Orris & Sandalwood Iris Timber
100%
Powdery
90%
57%
Amber
78%
77%
Iris
Green
66%
58%
Earthy
56%
Woody
54%
Musky
42%
45%
Aromatic
54%
48%
Floral
Powdery shared
100%
90%
Amber shared
57%
78%
77%
66%
58%
56%
Musky shared
54%
42%
Aromatic shared
45%
54%
48%

Performance

Orris & Sandalwood Iris Timber
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Iris Timber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orris & Sandalwood EDC
Iris Timber EDP
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