Iris
Donna KaranEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Iris vs. Shanghai Lily
Is Iris better than Shanghai Lily?
Shanghai Lily projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Iris and Shanghai Lily?
| Iris | Shanghai Lily | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Antoine Maisondieu |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Iris and Shanghai Lily smell?
Iris
Floral
Powdery
Iris
Violet
Earthy
Woody
Musky
Rose
Shanghai Lily
Warm Spicy
Amber
Floral
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Iris and Shanghai Lily share?
Top
BergamotCitron
Black PepperCloveBitter Orange
Heart
AmbretteVetiverRoseVioletMagnoliaAmbrette SeedOrris Root
TuberoseJasmineRoseFrankincenseSpicy Notes
Base
IrisTonka Bean
VanillaSiam BenzoinCashmere WoodCastoreumVetiverGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Iris or Shanghai Lily?
| Iris | Shanghai Lily | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Iris and Shanghai Lily?
The powdery iris drydown is the point. Everything before it, the bright opening, the violet heart, leads to that soft, velvety finish that stays close for hours.Iris
The clove in the opening hits like a dare. Either that sharpness hooks you immediately, or it doesn't. But give it an hour, the floral heart softens everything, the vanilla and benzoin warm up.Shanghai Lily
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