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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Iris Cendre
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar (1925) - one of the most legendary perfumes ever composed - built around bergamot, iris, and a vanilla-tonka-opoponax drydown. Captures the silhouette of the original, not the shadow.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 40% | 13% |
| Floral | 65% | 25% |
| Fruity | 10% | 3% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 85% | 21% |
| Warm | 95% | 27% |
| Woody | 45% | 8% |
| Earthy | 50% | 16% |
| Animalic | 30% | 6% |
| Fresh | 10% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Vanilla, tonka and opoponax over a powdery iris-rose heart sit firmly in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and sweetness would feel heavy in summer heat and only spring-shoulder weather offers a viable warm-month wear.
Occasions
An evening-coded oriental vanilla with a vintage femme silhouette reads best for date nights and formal dinners where statement presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the sweetness and powder feel dressed-up for daytime; gym wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Powdery, Floral accords and Iris, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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