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Iris 39 Eau de Parfum bottle Iris 39 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2006 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Light Purple Eau de Parfum bottle Light Purple EDP

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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.
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Our Verdict - Light Purple EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Violet Blonde - a powdery fragrance led by Mandarin orange, Pink pepper, Violet leaf, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris 39 EDP
Light Purple EDP

Notes

Accords

Iris 39 Light Purple
100%
Powdery
90%
Citrus
78%
76%
Iris
74%
Woody
54%
73%
Musky
66%
Patchouli
58%
Warm Spicy
66%
63%
Earthy
50%
Animalic
48%
Floral
42%
Powdery shared
100%
90%
78%
76%
Woody shared
74%
54%
73%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
66%
63%
50%
Floral shared
48%
42%

Performance

Iris 39 Light Purple
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Light Purple

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the powdery, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the powdery 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
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris 39 EDP
Light Purple EDP
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