Intense Iris Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Iris
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £££££
White No. 06 Eau de Parfum bottle White No. 06

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Iris Eau de Parfum
This one's a right tease. Montale promises 'Intense' but delivers a soft, clean iris that many find beautiful, but a fair few get absolutely nothing from. Prepare for a fight over whether it even exists, let alone if it lasts.
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Our Verdict - White No. 06 Eau de Parfum
Puredistance White No. 06 is a luxurious, clean-musk powerhouse that consistently earns praise as a 'masterpiece' despite its hefty price tag. It's often debated whether it's truly worth the cost, but for many, it stands alone as the ultimate 'clean girl' scent.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 10%
Floral 34% 24%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 20% 21%
Warm 1% 3%
Woody 26% 24%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 18% 13%
Fresh 6% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense Iris EdP
White No. 06 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 12%
Musk 24% vs 17%
Only in Intense Iris Eau de Parfum
Iris 50%

Accords

Intense Iris Eau de Parfum White No. 06 Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
96%
Iris
70%
74%
Woody
88%
58%
Musky
85%
Rose
76%
57%
Earthy
58%
Aromatic
58%
Citrus
56%
Floral
51%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Iris shared
96%
70%
Woody shared
74%
88%
Musky shared
58%
85%
76%
Earthy shared
57%
58%
58%
56%
51%

Performance

Intense Iris Eau de Parfum White No. 06 Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Iris Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, understated character and frequently noted weak sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While elegant enough for formal events or dates, its poor projection might mean it gets lost in the crowd.

White No. 06 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, powdery nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, though its strong performance means a light hand is needed. While elegant enough for formal events, it's not a typical 'date night' heavy hitter. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
81%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Musky accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Iris Eau de Parfum
White No. 06 Eau de Parfum
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