La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum bottle La Collection D'antiquités 1886
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2007
££ Price Tier £££££
Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Ganache

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum
This is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, divisive and certainly not a safe blind buy. For some, it's a sophisticated, creamy iris dream with a white chocolate twist, but for others, it's clunky, sour, or even reminiscent of rotting wood. Sample first, or prepare for a wild ride.
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Our Verdict - Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
This discontinued Guerlain gem has reached legendary status, creating a fervent, almost desperate following. It's a sweet, powdery iris-chocolate dream that consistently evokes strong, often ecstatic, reactions, making it a true 'holy grail' for many, despite some finding it too sweet or 'plastic'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 7%
Floral 14% 13%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 10% 1%
Sweet 26% 37%
Warm 13% 18%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 4% 10%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Collection D'antiquités 1886 EdP
Iris Ganache EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 24%
Only in La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum
Mate 50%
Only in Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
White Chocolate 46% Cinnamon 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 16% vs 24%
Only in La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum
Orris 31% Tonka Bean 18% Jasmine 17% Cinnamon 17%
Only in Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
Iris 48% Patchouli 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 40%
Musk 14% vs 29%
Only in La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum
White Chocolate 26% White Tobacco 22% Patchouli 14%
Only in Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
Amber 30%

Accords

La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
86%
100%
Vanilla
71%
97%
Powdery
100%
94%
Iris
94%
78%
Woody
75%
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
63%
Earthy
65%
62%
Aromatic
56%
Citrus
Cinnamon
54%
Patchouli
52%
Sweet shared
100%
86%
Vanilla shared
100%
71%
Powdery shared
97%
100%
Iris shared
94%
94%
Woody shared
78%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
60%
Earthy shared
63%
65%
62%
56%
54%
52%

Performance

La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

The powdery, sweet, and warm spicy accords make it unsuitable for vigorous activities but ideal for cooler weather dates and formal events. While some describe it as comforting for casual wear, its unique and sometimes polarising character makes it less of an office crowd-pleaser.

Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its distinct gourmand character, make it less ideal for office wear or sport. However, its elegant and warm profile is perfectly suited for romantic evenings, special occasions, and cooler weather casual wear, with multiple reviewers highlighting its comforting and sophisticated nature.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
92%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Iris, Sweet accords and White Chocolate, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Collection D'antiquités 1886 Eau de Parfum
Iris Ganache Eau de Parfum
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