Black Prestigium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Iris 39
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Black Prestigium is a divisive powerhouse. You'll either adore its bold, powdery rose-oud-leather mystique or find it utterly overwhelming and 'grandma's ass'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those it suits, it's a confident, elegant statement.
Le Labo's Iris 39 is a divisive beast: some rave about its earthy, rooty iris, while others are put off by a heavy violet-patchouli combo. It's a proper chypre with an old-school feel that commands attention.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 10% |
| Floral | 38% | 33% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 18% | 16% |
| Warm | 8% | 13% |
| Woody | 11% | 9% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 21% | 17% |
| Fresh | 8% | 14% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Black Prestigium's beast-mode performance and opulent, dark accords make it unsuitable for office or casual wear where it would be overpowering. Its sophisticated profile with leathery and powdery elements, along with mentions of it being 'elegant' and for 'formal occasions', firmly place it in the evening and formal event categories.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its potent sillage and remarkable longevity mean Iris 39 isn't best suited for confined office spaces, though its elegance makes it ideal for formal events. The unique blend of powdery iris and earthy patchouli works well for dates, offering both sophistication and intrigue. It can be worn casually but certainly makes a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Iris, Woody accords and Musk, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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