Iris Poudre
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2000
Side by side
Iris Poudre vs. Shermine
Is Iris Poudre better than Shermine?
Iris Poudre peaks in winter, while Shermine belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
IrisMuskVanilla
powderywoodymuskyaromaticsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Iris Poudre and Shermine?
| Iris Poudre | Shermine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2000 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Pierre Guillaume |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Iris Poudre and Shermine smell?
Iris Poudre
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Musky
Violet
Floral
Earthy
White Floral
Shermine
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Lavender
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Iris Poudre and Shermine share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotOrangeYlang-Ylang
LavenderLemonCardamom
Heart
VioletLilyJasmineRoseMagnoliaOrris RootLeatherPeachCyclamen
MuskRosewoodIris
Base
IrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
VetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisVioletLilyJasmineYlang-YlangRoseMagnoliaOrris RootCyclamen
LavenderIris
Citric Notes
BergamotOrange
Lemon
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Guaiac WoodRosewood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Iris Poudre and Shermine work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Iris Poudre or Shermine?
| Iris Poudre | Shermine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Iris Poudre and Shermine?
The aldehydes here aren't the shock-and-awe kind. They shimmer, they lift. And the iris? It's everywhere, not a cameo, not a supporting note. It's the whole point. Some call it soapy.Iris Poudre
Lavender and vanilla sounds like something your grandmother wore. Shermine isn't. The cardamom keeps it interesting, the woods keep it grounded, and eight hours means you won't need to reapply.Shermine
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