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    Velvet Iris vs. Oud Wood

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Velvet Iris wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Velvet Iris vs. Oud Wood
    Velvet IrisOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212007
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIbrahim Al-ZoubiRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Velvet Iris

    Woody
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Warm
    Spicy

    Oud Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeMintJuniperBergamot
    RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
    Heart
    IrisDark ChocolateRaspberryPearCaramel
    Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarVetiverVanillaAmberMusk
    SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Velvet Iris vs. Oud Wood
    Velvet IrisOud Wood
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The opening hits hard with bright citrus and juniper, then shifts into something unexpectedly rich. The dark chocolate in the heart keeps the caramel from becoming cloying.Velvet Iris
    Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Velvet Iris vs. Oud Wood
    Velvet IrisOud Wood
    1 oz$195.00ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$228.89fragrancenet

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