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    Side by side

    Iris Dark vs. Dark Purple

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dark Purple wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris Dark vs. Dark Purple
    Iris DarkDark Purple
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172011
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerDavid MagalhãesPierre Montale
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris Dark

    Sweet
    Iris
    Cacao
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Earthy

    Dark Purple

    Fruity
    Rose
    Sweet
    Musky
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Raspberry
    PlumOrange
    Heart
    IrisMyrrh
    GeraniumRosePatchouliRed Berries
    Base
    VanillaWhite ChocolateCedarwood
    TeakwoodAmbergrisWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris Dark vs. Dark Purple
    Iris DarkDark Purple
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Iris in perfumery is a divide. People either crave that powdery, violet-adjacent elegance or they find it too much. Iris Dark sidesteps the argument entirely.Iris Dark
    Most fruity-florals play it safe. Dark Purple doesn't, plum and orange open bright, but the dark rose and patchouli pull the whole thing somewhere deeper.Dark Purple

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Iris Dark vs. Dark Purple
    Iris DarkDark Purple
    0.27 oz—$16.09fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.