Sleek Suede
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Sleek Suede vs. Iris Empire
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Sleek Suede | Iris Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Bijaoui | Nelly Hachem‑Ruiz |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Sleek Suede
Warm Spicy
Woody
Cacao
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Amber
Balsamic
Iris Empire
Iris
Warm Spicy
Violet
Powdery
Earthy
Leather
Woody
Chocolate
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Cacao PodIncenseBlack PepperNutmegClove
CinnamonDavana
Heart
OudCedar
IrisViolet
Base
PatchouliVanillaTobaccoLabdanumWoody Notes
LeatherChocolatePatchouliBenzoinFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Sleek Suede | Iris Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Sleek Suede is unapologetically bold. Built from cacao pod and warm tobacco, the dark chocolate intensity gives it real depth, resinous and warm. The fragrance reveals nuanced layers as it settles.Sleek Suede
This is the iris fragrance for someone who wants powder and dark. Not the powder of soap, but of pressed starch and velvet. The leather-chocolate drydown shifts it from floral into something with.Iris Empire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Sleek Suede | Iris Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $300.99fragrancenet |
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