Iris Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Iris Celadon Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Celadon

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Iris Noir
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Iris Noir
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Iris Noir is a dark, sophisticated iris that punches well above its price point.
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Our Verdict - Iris Celadon
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Iris Celadon is an elegant, iris-forward fragrance that's loved for its unique, almost 'abstract' take on powdery sophistication, but some find it just a bit 'meh' or even off-putting. It’s definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you splurge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 6%
Floral 24% 11%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 5% 9%
Sweet 20% 20%
Warm 13% 12%
Woody 12% 10%
Earthy 26% 28%
Animalic 0% 10%
Fresh 11% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Iris Noir EdP
Iris Celadon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 44% vs 18%
Only in Iris Noir
Coriander 55%
Only in Iris Noir
Iris 100%
Only in Iris Celadon
Dark Chocolate 55% Mate 45%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 57% vs 56%
Only in Iris Noir
Tonka Bean 42%
Only in Iris Celadon
Musk 44%

Accords

Iris Noir Iris Celadon
100%
Iris
89%
66%
Warm Spicy
100%
Musky
88%
87%
Patchouli
85%
74%
Powdery
83%
81%
Aromatic
67%
81%
Earthy
76%
81%
Woody
79%
Chocolate
67%
65%
Violet Floral
58%
56%
Floral
56%
Vanilla
Iris shared
100%
89%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
100%
88%
Patchouli shared
87%
85%
Powdery shared
74%
83%
Aromatic shared
81%
67%
Earthy shared
81%
76%
Woody shared
81%
79%
67%
Violet Floral shared
65%
58%
56%
56%

Performance

Iris Noir Iris Celadon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Iris Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and 'statement' character make it less suitable for a typical office or casual day. However, its dark, sensual nature is perfect for date nights or formal events, where it's hailed for making a memorable impression.

Iris Celadon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its moderate projection and elegant character, Iris Celadon is well-suited for office environments and formal events, though its distinctive nature makes it a compelling choice for dates. It's too refined for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
83%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Iris, Patchouli accords and Bergamot, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Iris Noir
Iris Celadon
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