Velvet Iris
Essential ParfumsEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Velvet Iris vs. Iris Medicis Intense
Velvet Iris wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Velvet Iris | Iris Medicis Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum Intense |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Velvet Iris
Iris
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Green
Warm Spicy
Iris Medicis Intense
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Musky
Violet
Green
Leather
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperTamarind
GalbanumCarrot Seed
Heart
Orris RootIrisGalbanum
IrisOrange BlossomNeroliViolet
Base
LeatherSandalwoodLabdanum
SandalwoodLeatherMuskVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Velvet Iris | Iris Medicis Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Dominique Ropion went for something different here. Instead of soft, makeup-adjacent iris, this one has teeth. The galbanum and mastic keep it sharp while the leather drydown saves the day.Velvet Iris
This is powdery iris with an unexpected leather backbone. Some find the galbanum confrontational at first spray. But give it time. The base makes it personal, warm, close, yours alone.Iris Medicis Intense