Alexandria Fragrances Velvet Iris
How it smells
It smells mostly iris and woody. Lavender at the top, iris and pear in the middle and vetiver and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Velvet Iris notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Alexandria Fragrances Velvet Iris
Alexandria Fragrances is the house behind Velvet Iris.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense and Givenchy Gentleman. Base notes like vetiver and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Velvet Iris for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense and Givenchy Gentleman.
Velvet Iris through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Velvet Iris dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Homme Intense (6 shared notes), Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense (5 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman (3 shared notes) and In The Box Intensity (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Velvet Iris come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can women wear Velvet Iris?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy iris and woody smells.