Yardley Elegant Iris
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is green leaves and red fruits. The heart brings iris and freesia. On the skin it settles into amber and woody notes. Overall it smells floral and green.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Elegant 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
Yardley Elegant Iris in detail
Yardley is the house behind Elegant Iris.
Is Elegant Iris long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Profumum Roma Soavissima.
Other Yardley perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by April Violets Tin, English Lavender and Gentleman Elite.
When in the day to wear Elegant Iris
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Profumum Roma Soavissima has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by green and iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like iris and amber. Less obvious notes include daisy and jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
If you like Elegant Iris, try these
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (4 shared notes), Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist unisex (4 shared notes) and Profumum Roma Soavissima (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Elegant Iris?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Elegant Iris project well?
Soft. People must be close to smell it.