Vera Wang 2015 EDT

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Embrace Periwinkle & Iris

by Natasha Côté

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Vera Wang Embrace Periwinkle & Iris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Natasha Côté. Embrace Periwinkle & Iris opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Violet, and Periwinkle, and dries down to a base of Cream, Sugar Cane, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Vera Wang's Embrace Periwinkle & Iris carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Vera Wang's Embrace Periwinkle & Iris is a polarising sweet, powdery floral. While some find it a comforting, soft hug in a bottle, others are put off by its perceived artificiality, sickly sweetness, or resemblance to baby powder.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
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Embrace Periwinkle & Iris Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft, intimate sillage and calming, non-offensive character make it suitable for office and casual wear. The dominant sweet and powdery accords are generally less appropriate for formal events, and its subtle nature doesn't project well for dates unless used as a personal 'hug' scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A creamy, sugar-dusted scent primarily driven by vanilla. It opens with a fleeting citrus brightness from mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of powdery iris and delicate violet. The base is an indulgent mix of whipped cream, vanilla, and benzoin, creating a soft, slightly milky gourmand embrace.

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