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    Side by side

    Prelude vs. Iris 39

    Prelude by G Parfums bottle

    Prelude

    G Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Strikingly similar
    Iris 39 by Le Labo bottle

    Iris 39

    Le Labo
    Eau de Parfum2006
    New comparison

    Iris 39 wears longer on skin, while Prelude projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Prelude vs. Iris 39
    PreludeIris 39
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerOleg GrabchukFrank Voelkl
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Prelude

    Iris
    Powdery
    Musky
    Violet
    Earthy

    Iris 39

    Powdery
    Violet
    Woody
    Musky
    Iris
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IrisAmbroxan
    LimeGingerCardamom
    Heart
    Jasmine
    IrisVioletPatchouliYlang-Ylang
    Base
    MuskIso E SuperAmber
    MuskCivet

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Prelude vs. Iris 39
    PreludeIris 39
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to be found. The iris-ambroxan pairing rewards proximity over projection, and that is precisely the point.Prelude
    Eight to ten hours of powdery declaration. Iris 39 doesn't whisper. It states. It's a stark, almost austere beauty that demands attention, not fleeting admiration.Iris 39