Question 1

What's the difference between Essence du Sérail and Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

Essence du Sérail is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sous le Manteau (2016) dominated by White Floral 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: White Floral, Woody, Powdery, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Essence du Sérail or Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Essence du Sérail scores 3.75/5 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 Essence du Sérail and Iris Poudre smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Powdery, Floral, Ylang Ylang. Iris Poudre: Iris Poudre wird in der Duftgemeinschaft als bemerkenswerte und elegante Iris-Komposition mit raffinierten Aldehyden und einem charakteristischen buttrigen Charakter hochgeschätzt.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Essence du Sérail 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 Essence du Sérail vs Iris Poudre?

Accepted Answer

Essence du Sérail scores highest for fall wear; Iris Poudre scores highest for spring wear. Essence du Sérail leans daytime, Iris Poudre leans daytime.

Essence du Sérail vs Iris Poudre

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (7)

Einzigartig für Essence du Sérail (5)

Einzigartig für Iris Poudre (19)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Iris Poudre

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Eigenschaft	Essence du Sérail	Iris Poudre
Marke	Sous le Manteau	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2016	2000
Bewertung	3.75	4.08
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	12	26