Iris 39 EDP

Le Labo by Frank Voelkl Original
46%
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Iris 39 Eau de Parfum bottle Iris 39 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2006 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris 39 EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Coloured Plant EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Iris 39. Built around Lime, Cardamom, Civet, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Le Labo - Iris 39.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris 39 EDP
Coloured Plant EDP

Notes

Only in Coloured Plant
Lime 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 14% vs 15%
Violet 11% vs 11%
Civet 9% vs 17%
Ylang-Ylang 9% vs 10%
Ginger 8% vs 16%
Cardamom 7% vs 17%
Rose 7% vs 12%
Only in Coloured Plant
Musk 52% Patchouli 48%

Accords

Iris 39 Coloured Plant
100%
Powdery
76%
Iris
74%
Woody
70%
73%
Musky
66%
Patchouli
63%
Earthy
50%
Animalic
Sweet
50%
48%
Floral
100%
76%
Woody shared
74%
70%
73%
66%
63%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

Iris 39 Coloured Plant
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris 39

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Coloured Plant

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
46%
Key Similarities

Both share Lime, Cardamom, Civet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris 39 EDP
Coloured Plant EDP
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