Iris Prima
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Iris Prima vs. Prophecy
Is Iris Prima better than Prophecy?
Iris Prima rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
JasminePink PepperVetiverSandalwood
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The essentials
What's different between Iris Prima and Prophecy?
| Iris Prima | Prophecy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2013 | 1962 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Iris Prima and Prophecy smell?
Iris Prima
Leather
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Amber
Animalic
Citrus
Prophecy
White Floral
Woody
Warm Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
Aldehydic
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Iris Prima and Prophecy share?
Top
BergamotPink Pepper
LilyAldehydesBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmine
JasmineCarnationGardeniaRoseBlackcurrant
Base
LeatherBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
SandalwoodAmberCedarVetiverOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Iris Prima or Prophecy?
| Iris Prima | Prophecy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Iris Prima and Prophecy?
This is refinement without announcement. Iris Prima whispers where others shout, powdery iris over soft leather, intimate and close. The kind of scent that takes a second encounter to truly.Iris Prima
The aldehydes aren't a quirk, they're the point. Bright, slightly waxy, almost metallic. If that sounds off-putting, this isn't for you. If it sounds like the opening to something worth staying for.Prophecy
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