Back to the Roots
Vilhelm Parfumerie2023
Side by side
Back to the Roots vs. Vetiver & Iris
Is Back to the Roots better than Vetiver & Iris?
Back to the Roots wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
powderywoodyirisfresh spicyaromaticearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Back to the Roots and Vetiver & Iris?
| Back to the Roots | Vetiver & Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Céline Ellena |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Back to the Roots and Vetiver & Iris smell?
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Vetiver & Iris
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Iris
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to the Roots and Vetiver & Iris share?
Top
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Nutmeg
Heart
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Black Pepper
Base
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
VetiverIrisOlive
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Ginger
NutmegBlack Pepper
Floral Notes
Violet
Iris
Where they fit
When and where do Back to the Roots and Vetiver & Iris work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to the Roots or Vetiver & Iris?
| Back to the Roots | Vetiver & Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Back to the Roots and Vetiver & Iris?
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one arrives like a sentence you've been waiting to hear. The vetiver is root-deep and grounding, but the iris lifts it just enough to keep the whole thing.Vetiver & Iris
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