1979 New Wave
Les Bains GuerboisEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
1979 New Wave vs. Iris
Is 1979 New Wave better than Iris?
1979 New Wave wears longer on skin, while Iris projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 1979 New Wave and Iris?
| 1979 New Wave | Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 1979 New Wave and Iris smell?
1979 New Wave
Green
Woody
Powdery
Iris
Aromatic
Violet
Fresh Spicy
Aldehydic
Iris
Iris
White Floral
Powdery
Violet
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1979 New Wave and Iris share?
Top
MintAldehydes
BergamotCarrot Seed
Heart
Orris RootCedarwood
JasmineLily
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberwood
IrisFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 1979 New Wave or Iris?
| 1979 New Wave | Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about 1979 New Wave and Iris?
Here's the thing about 1979 New Wave: it projects like a secret. The mint is crisp, the iris is powder-soft, and it stays close for a solid 6 to 8 hours. Clean enough for the office.1979 New Wave
Iris is the whole point here, powdery, violet, creamy. This doesn't announce itself. If you want quiet sophistication, you've found it. If you need drama, keep searching.Iris
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