Iris Royal
Herve Gambs ParisEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Iris Royal vs. Cuir Ottoman
Is Iris Royal better than Cuir Ottoman?
Cuir Ottoman wears longer on skin, while Iris Royal projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
IrisVanillaLabdanumBenzoin
irisamberpowderybalsamicwarm spicy
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 Royal and Cuir Ottoman?
| Iris Royal | Cuir Ottoman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Marc-Antoine Corticchiato |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Iris Royal and Cuir Ottoman smell?
Iris Royal
Iris
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Ozonic
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Aquatic
Cuir Ottoman
Amber
Leather
Powdery
Iris
Vanilla
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Iris Royal and Cuir Ottoman share?
Top
BergamotElemi Resin
IrisLabdanumJasmine"
Heart
IrisViolet LeafSaffronLabdanum
LeatherTolu BalsamBenzoinStyrax
Base
Bourbon VanillaVanillaCedarwoodBenzoin
IncenseVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Bourbon VanillaVanillaBenzoin
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Resinous Notes
Elemi ResinLabdanum
LabdanumStyrax
Floral Notes
Iris
IrisJasmine"
Where they fit
When and where do Iris Royal and Cuir Ottoman work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Iris Royal or Cuir Ottoman?
| Iris Royal | Cuir Ottoman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Iris Royal and Cuir Ottoman?
If you've avoided iris because it skews powdery, or leather because it skews masc, here's the bridge. The saffron and vanilla tip the scales toward something wearable without dimming the elegance.Iris Royal
The iris-leather pairing is either brilliant or polarizing. That tension IS the point. It begins with cool powder, then commits to a warm, intimate vanilla-suede.Cuir Ottoman
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