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    Side by side

    Pontevecchio vs. L'Iris

    Strikingly similar
    L'Iris by Santa Maria Novella bottle

    L'Iris

    Santa Maria Novella
    2022
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pontevecchio vs. L'Iris
    PontevecchioL'Iris
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20092022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarie DuchêneGian Luca Perris
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pontevecchio

    Powdery
    Iris
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    White Floral
    Musky
    Aromatic

    L'Iris

    Powdery
    Floral
    Iris
    White Floral
    Citrus
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotMandarin OrangeFrankincenseIncense
    NeroliGalbanumSichuan Pepper
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRoseCedarwoodRosewoodYlang-YlangGeranium
    Jasmine"GeraniumChampa Flower
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmber
    IrisMuskAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pontevecchio vs. L'Iris
    PontevecchioL'Iris
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Powdery iris can skew old-fashioned. Pontevecchio earns its violet-dust through sheer refinement and Florentine elegance, warm florals, sun-warmed stone.Pontevecchio
    Some fragrances ask you to commit. L'Iris just wants to be your default. Powdery without being dusty, floral without being precious, green without being sharp.L'Iris

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Pontevecchio vs. L'Iris
    PontevecchioL'Iris
    0.5 oz$20.99fragrancenet
    2.5 oz$78.39fragrancenet

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