Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé
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Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé vs. Iris Poudre
Is Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé better than Iris Poudre?
Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé peaks in spring, while Iris Poudre belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisViolet
iriswhite floralvioletpowderyearthysweetfloral
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 Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and Iris Poudre?
| Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé | Iris Poudre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2000 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and Iris Poudre smell?
Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé
Iris
Citrus
White Floral
Violet
Powdery
Earthy
Rose
Sweet
Iris Poudre
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Musky
Violet
Floral
Earthy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and Iris Poudre share?
Top—
AldehydesBergamotOrangeYlang-Ylang
Heart—
VioletLilyJasmineRoseMagnoliaOrris RootLeatherPeachCyclamen
Base
IrisViolet
IrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisViolet
IrisVioletLilyJasmineYlang-YlangRoseMagnoliaOrris RootCyclamen
Where they fit
When and where do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and Iris Poudre work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé or Iris Poudre?
| Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé | Iris Poudre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and Iris Poudre?
If you've tried other iris fragrances and found them powdery or root-like, this one will surprise you. Ellena captured the flower itself, the living bloom, not the dried rhizome.Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé
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
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