Elephant
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Velvet Iris
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterful journey into a humid jungle, while others get nothing but unpleasant earthy notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating if it clicks with you.
Velvet Iris is a divisive, opinionated iris that shuns powder in favour of green, earthy notes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a fiercely loyal following among those seeking an atypical iris experience, though performance is often cited as a drawback.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 12% | 14% |
| Fruity | 4% | 9% |
| Green | 19% | 14% |
| Sweet | 20% | 13% |
| Warm | 9% | 16% |
| Woody | 20% | 16% |
| Earthy | 16% | 12% |
| Animalic | 9% | 12% |
| Fresh | 13% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bold, unique green and woody character, combined with reports of strong projection, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its complex and intriguing nature lends itself well to casual wear and even some daring date nights.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and elegant profile make it very suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it too green for formal settings. The intimate projection, frequently mentioned in reviews, prevents it from being overpowering.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Woody, Green accords and Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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