Essence Rare
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Side by side
Essence Rare vs. Iris Poudre
Iris Poudre rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essence Rare | Iris Poudre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1928 | 2000 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Paul Schving | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essence Rare
White Floral
Powdery
Rose
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Vanilla
Iris Poudre
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Musky
Violet
Floral
Earthy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotIrisLily of the Valley
AldehydesBergamotOrangeYlang-Ylang
Heart
GeraniumRose
VioletLilyJasmineRoseMagnoliaOrris RootLeatherPeachCyclamen
Base
CivetMuskOakmossTonka BeanVetiver
IrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essence Rare | Iris Poudre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The civet and oakmoss give this a bite most modern florals avoid entirely. It's vintage in the way a great jazz record is vintage, not dated, just honest.Essence Rare
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Essence Rare | Iris Poudre | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $205.09fragrancenet |
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