Question 1

What's the difference between Citta di Kyoto and Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

Citta di Kyoto is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santa Maria Novella (2005) dominated by Woody accords. Iris Poudre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2000) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Iris, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Citta di Kyoto or Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Citta di Kyoto scores 4.09/5 vs Iris Poudre at 4.08/5. Iris Poudre's standout strength: Elegant iris-forward composition with sophisticated aldehydes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Citta di Kyoto and Iris Poudre smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 14 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Iris, Floral, Ylang Ylang. Iris Poudre: Iris Poudre is highly regarded within the fragrance community as a remarkable and elegant iris composition with sophisticated aldehydes and a distinctive buttery character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Citta di Kyoto or Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

Iris Poudre: Longevity is moderate, not exceptional for the price point Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Citta di Kyoto vs Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

Citta di Kyoto scores highest for fall wear; Iris Poudre scores highest for spring wear. Citta di Kyoto leans daytime, Iris Poudre leans daytime.

Citta di Kyoto vs Iris Poudre

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (14)

Unique to Citta di Kyoto (11)

Unique to Iris Poudre (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Iris Poudre

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Attribute	Citta di Kyoto	Iris Poudre
Brand	Santa Maria Novella	Frederic Malle
Year	2005	2000
Rating	4.09	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	25	26