Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Cendre
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Ambre Cashmere Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Iris Cendre is a captivating paradox, a gothic dream that marries stark, earthy iris with an almost unsettling smokiness. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
This one is a properly polarising amber, adored by some for its elegant, cashmere-soft embrace and absolutely slated by others for its challenging opening. Patience is a virtue here, as its glorious drydown is worth the wait for many.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 18%
Floral 25% 16%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 21% 24%
Warm 27% 25%
Woody 8% 11%
Earthy 16% 13%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 8% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Cendre EdP
Ambre Cashmere Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 23% vs 28%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Spicy 27% Floral 26% Bergamot 24%
Only in Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
Citron 39% Pepper 32%
Shared Notes
Violet 31% vs 29%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Iris 39% Incense 29%
Only in Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
Orris 44% Clove 27%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 31% vs 12%
Amber 29% vs 18%
Only in Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 39%

Accords

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
96%
Powdery
72%
88%
Iris
51%
Vanilla
68%
57%
Warm Spicy
66%
65%
Tobacco
65%
Floral
Citrus
61%
58%
Woody
58%
57%
Smoky
52%
Earthy
Balsamic
47%
Musky
46%
Sweet
45%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
96%
72%
Iris shared
88%
51%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
66%
65%
65%
61%
Woody shared
58%
58%
57%
52%
47%
46%
45%

Performance

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its distinctive and somewhat challenging opening, and an intimate sillage, this leans away from a casual daytime or office wear. It truly shines on dates or formal occasions where its unique character can be appreciated without overwhelming others, though some found its longevity lacking for all-day wear.

Ambre Cashmere Intense 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
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting amber-powdery accords make it well-suited for cooler weather and intimate settings like dates or casual meet-ups. While often considered office-appropriate due to its understated elegance, its intensity means it’s not ideal for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Powdery, Iris accords and Mandarin, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Cendre Eau de Parfum
Ambre Cashmere Intense Eau de Parfum
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