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Iris Prima Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Prima EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2013 Year 2025
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Softness of Vanilla Iris Extrait bottle Softness of Vanilla Iris Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Prima EDP
This Penhaligon's gem divides the crowd: one third rave about its unique blend of clean iris and soft leather, evoking ballet studios and vintage glamour. The rest, however, find it far too subtle, disappearing within minutes, or too simple a leather-citrus mix. Not for those who want to announce their presence, but a refined choice for personal enjoyment.
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Our Verdict - Softness of Vanilla Iris Extrait
This one's a bit of an enigma, and if you're not already an iris fiend, its sharp, powdery facets might not be your cup of tea. A definite skin chemistry tester.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Prima EDP
Softness of Vanilla Iris Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 54% vs 20%
Pink Pepper 45% vs 24%
Only in Softness of Vanilla Iris
Coriander 28% Carrot 26%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 21%
Only in Iris Prima
Iris 67%
Only in Softness of Vanilla Iris
Orris 38% Osmanthus 22% Magnolia 19%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 15% vs 15%
Vanilla 14% vs 20%
Amber 13% vs 20%

Accords

Iris Prima Softness of Vanilla Iris
100%
Iris
74%
96%
Powdery
100%
96%
Leather
89%
Woody
51%
73%
Earthy
58%
73%
Amber
55%
Aromatic
69%
67%
Animalic
61%
Vanilla
55%
60%
Citrus
Musky
56%
Herbal
50%
Iris shared
100%
74%
Powdery shared
96%
100%
96%
Woody shared
89%
51%
Earthy shared
73%
58%
Amber shared
73%
55%
69%
67%
Vanilla shared
61%
55%
60%
56%
50%

Performance

Iris Prima Softness of Vanilla Iris
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Prima

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it ideal for office, date, and formal settings, where a gentle, refined presence is preferred. The clean iris and subtle leather accords are versatile, though it's too understated and delicate for sport.

Softness of Vanilla Iris

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, powdery profile make it a good fit for office or casual wear where subtlety is key. The distinctive iris might be too specific for formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean iris, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Prima EDP
Softness of Vanilla Iris Extrait
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