Back to the Roots
Vilhelm Parfumerie2023
Side by side
Back to the Roots vs. Iris de Gris
Is Back to the Roots better than Iris de Gris?
Iris de Gris rates higher with the community, while Back to the Roots wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Galbanum
powderygreenirisaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Back to the Roots and Iris de Gris?
| Back to the Roots | Iris de Gris | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Back to the Roots and Iris de Gris smell?
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Iris de Gris
Green
Iris
Powdery
Aromatic
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to the Roots and Iris de Gris share?
Top
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
PeaGalbanum
Heart
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Iris
Base
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
MuskAmbroxanWoods
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
DriftwoodSandalwood
Woods
Floral Notes
Violet
Iris
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Back to the Roots and Iris de Gris work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to the Roots or Iris de Gris?
| Back to the Roots | Iris de Gris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Back to the Roots and Iris de Gris?
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
This is not a fragrance that announces itself. Galbanum leads with an almost vegetal sharpness before the iris smooths everything into something refined. If you want projection, look elsewhere.Iris de Gris
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