Al Najris Eau de Parfum bottle Al Najris
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Cendre

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Najris Eau de Parfum
This is an underhyped, beast mode ambery-powdery bomb that gets heaps of compliments. Don't be fooled by the 'women's' section positioning, lads, this works on everyone.
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Our Verdict - Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Iris Cendre is a captivating paradox, a gothic dream that marries stark, earthy iris with an almost unsettling smokiness. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 13%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 25% 21%
Warm 20% 27%
Woody 9% 8%
Earthy 18% 16%
Animalic 3% 6%
Fresh 10% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Najris EdP
Iris Cendre EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 55% vs 23%
Only in Al Najris Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 45%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Spicy 27% Floral 26% Mandarin 24%
Shared Notes
Iris 47% vs 39%
Only in Al Najris Eau de Parfum
Amber 52%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Violet 31% Incense 29%
Only in Al Najris Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 63% Patchouli 37%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 39% Labdanum 32% Amber 29%

Accords

Al Najris Eau de Parfum Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
96%
84%
Amber
100%
52%
Violet Floral
98%
75%
Iris
88%
65%
Citrus
51%
Floral
65%
Tobacco
65%
Woody
58%
57%
Vanilla
Smoky
57%
49%
Earthy
52%
50%
Almond
Powdery shared
100%
96%
Amber shared
84%
100%
Violet Floral shared
52%
98%
Iris shared
75%
88%
65%
Floral shared
51%
65%
65%
58%
57%
57%
Earthy shared
49%
52%
50%

Performance

Al Najris Eau de Parfum Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Najris Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage, as highlighted by many reviewers, make it too potent for an office setting. However, its unique and compliment-getting character, especially the powdery amber and iris, is perfect for dates and evening events.

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its distinctive and somewhat challenging opening, and an intimate sillage, this leans away from a casual daytime or office wear. It truly shines on dates or formal occasions where its unique character can be appreciated without overwhelming others, though some found its longevity lacking for all-day wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
82%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Violet Floral, Powdery accords and Iris, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Najris Eau de Parfum
Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
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