Iris Dark
AmberfigEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Iris Dark vs. Un Bois Vanille
Un Bois Vanille wears longer on skin, while Iris Dark projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Iris Dark | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Magalhães | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Iris Dark
Sweet
Iris
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Fruity
Earthy
Un Bois Vanille
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Coconut
Soft Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Raspberry
Coconut MilkBlack Licorice
Heart
IrisMyrrh
VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanBitter Almond
Base
VanillaWhite ChocolateCedarwood
HoneySandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Iris Dark | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
The name promises vanilla and wood, but the beeswax and benzoin are the real story here. This fragrance does not evolve dramatically because it essentially IS its heart from the first spray.Un Bois Vanille
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Iris Dark | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.79fragrancenet |
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