Shem - el- Nessim
GrossmithEau de Parfum1906
Side by side
Shem - el- Nessim vs. Iris Silver Mist
Shem - el- Nessim wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shem - el- Nessim | Iris Silver Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1906 | 1994 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Trevor Nicholl | Maurice Roucel, Serge Lutens |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shem - el- Nessim
Powdery
Woody
Iris
White Floral
Vanilla
Iris Silver Mist
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NeroliBergamot
GalbanumClove
Heart
Orris RootYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumRose
IrisVetiverCedarwoodBenzoin
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedarVanilla
MuskWhite AmberSandalwoodOrris Root
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shem - el- Nessim | Iris Silver Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
If you're looking for something that announces itself, keep walking. Shem-el-Nessim rewards patience. It starts powdery, gets warmer, and invites you to lean in closer to discover what's really there.Shem - el- Nessim
Iris Silver Mist is not a safe fragrance. The galbanum and clove give it an edge that can feel sharp on first encounter, but patience reveals a quiet, intellectual beauty underneath.Iris Silver Mist