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    Side by side

    Iris Obscur vs. Iris Silver Mist

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Iris Obscur wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris Obscur vs. Iris Silver Mist
    Iris ObscurIris Silver Mist
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20191994
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiMaurice Roucel, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris Obscur

    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Iris
    Amber
    Musky
    Balsamic
    Violet

    Iris Silver Mist

    Woody
    Iris
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Carrot SeedIrisAllspice
    GalbanumClove
    Heart
    Cardamom
    IrisVetiverCedarwoodBenzoin
    Base
    CedarAmberMusk
    MuskWhite AmberSandalwoodOrris Root

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris Obscur vs. Iris Silver Mist
    Iris ObscurIris Silver Mist
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The powdery iris either pulls you in or it doesn't. What surprises most people is the warmth underneath, the cardamom and cedar that keep the cool floral from becoming static.Iris Obscur
    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