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    Iris Absolute vs. Velvet Orchid

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Velvet Orchid wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris Absolute vs. Velvet Orchid
    Iris AbsoluteVelvet Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212014
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMaria ChaikovskayaAntoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris Absolute

    Iris
    Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Earthy
    Rose
    Violet

    Velvet Orchid

    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Honey
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperWhite Peony
    HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
    Heart
    Iris FlowerOrris RootRed Peony
    Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
    Base
    Woody Notes
    Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris Absolute vs. Velvet Orchid
    Iris AbsoluteVelvet Orchid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The iris here isn't the iris you know. Cool, powdery, almost mineral, the synthetic peony is the counterweight. Keeps it from going abstract. Gives you something to hold onto. That's the play.Iris Absolute
    Velvet Orchid walks the line between opulent and approachable. It is Black Orchid's softer sibling, designed for those who want the Tom Ford world without the full darkness.Velvet Orchid