The World According to Arthur
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
The World According to Arthur vs. Bois d'Iris
Is The World According to Arthur better than Bois d'Iris?
The World According to Arthur peaks in winter, while Bois d'Iris belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
amberaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between The World According to Arthur and Bois d'Iris?
| The World According to Arthur | Bois d'Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The World According to Arthur and Bois d'Iris smell?
The World According to Arthur
Vanilla
Amber
Smoky
Aromatic
Balsamic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Musky
Bois d'Iris
Iris
Earthy
Powdery
Woody
Violet
Amber
Aromatic
Salty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The World According to Arthur and Bois d'Iris share?
Top
Tahitian vanillaGrapefruit
Salty Notes
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Clary sage absolute
Iris
Base
IncenseTonka bean absolute
AmbergrisVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do The World According to Arthur and Bois d'Iris work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The World According to Arthur or Bois d'Iris?
| The World According to Arthur | Bois d'Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The World According to Arthur and Bois d'Iris?
Arthur does not shout. The World According to Arthur whispers, smolders, and lingers near the collar. If you want a quiet presence with incense and vanilla at its core, this Portrait earns attention.The World According to Arthur
You won't find this fragrance across the room. It's built for proximity, for the moment someone leans in and asks. The iris never shouts, it unfolds. That quietness is the whole point.Bois d'Iris
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