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Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile vs Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile
Fragile is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
IrisStar AniseBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomMimosaYlang-YlangHibiscusCedar
Base
VanillaAmber
Accords
White floral
100%
Powdery
93%
Citrus
85%
Yellow floral
83%
Iris
79%
Tuberose
76%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile by Acqua di Parma is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile was launched in 2006. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile was created by Francoise Caron and Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Iris, Star Anise, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange; middle notes are Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus and Cedar; base notes are Vanilla and Amber. Aqua di Parma, experienced in production of chic fragrances very popular in high society, has denoted its renaissance with, among other things, eau de toilette Iris Nobile. The new EDT has perfectly fit into the company of renowned fragrances such as Aqua di Parma Colonia (1916) and Profumo (1930), with relaunch of which Aqua di Parma has entered the new millennium and turned over a new sheet in its history.Iris Nobile was created in 2004 by reputable master perfumers – Francoise Caron and Francis Kurkdjian. It was first created as eau de toilette. Classically elegant and feminine delicate floral fragrance is opposing the briskly-aromatic Italian style of the house; however, its moderate rhythm reveals the ambitions of beautiful floral fragrances of the past century.Iris Nobile opens with luminous fresh citrusy notes of orange, mandarin and bergamot, followed by anise. The beauty of the iris flower is accentuated by the whole floral chorus of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose, mimosa and woodsy cedar nuance in the heart, among which the orange blossom is the most persistent companion. The floral bouquet only accompanies, and not at all overlays the beautiful iris solo – delicate-retro-romantic, with a trace of aery powder.Eau de Parfum Iris Nobile was created in 2006. Besides the general resemblance, the fragrance has become deeper and more intensive, a bit darker and slightly sweeter. The citruses, so dominant in the original, have now been given a marginal role – the focus is on iris, and it has become more accentuated. Besides amber and vanilla, the base now includes oakmoss and patchouli that bring in a dramatic chypre note. EDT was launched as a summer fragrance, while EDP makes a great match to fur.
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Notes
Top
Tunisian Orange BlossomGingerItalian TangerineStar AniseCorianderBulgarian RoseBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineIndian GingerYlang-YlangCarnationIrisRose
Base
AmberVanillaCinnamonMuskCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Tuberose
70%
Citrus
61%
Floral
52%
Animalic
50%
Sweet
50%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Floral fragrance for women. Fragile was launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Tunisian Orange Blossom, Ginger, Italian Tangerine, Star Anise, Coriander, Bulgarian Rose and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Jasmine, Indian Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Rose; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Musk and Cedar. Voluptuous and mystic tuberose which makes you live \'dangerously\' rules in the heart of eau de parfum Fragile. As usual, Gaultier plays with our associations. Fragile is the warning word usually printed on the outer package with delicate and breakable items, and the box of Fragile was made in that fashion. It is fun and intriguing. Intoxicating smell of tuberose in the top notes is followed by raspberry leaves and sweet orange blossoms; pink pepper and other spices compose the heart, while the warm woody notes and light musk create a dazzling lingering trace. It was launched in 1999.
Notes in Common
33% sharedShared (8)
IrisStar AniseBergamotTuberoseYlang-YlangCedarVanillaAmber
Only in Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile
Mandarin OrangeOrangeOrange BlossomMimosaHibiscus
Only in Fragile
Tunisian Orange BlossomGingerItalian TangerineCorianderBulgarian RoseJasmineIndian GingerCarnationRoseCinnamonMusk
Rating
4.00vs4.09
Ratings
1,941vs1,684
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2006vs1999
Which should I buy?
Fragile is the community's favourite of the two.
- Fragile is rated higher by the community: 4.09 from 1,684 ratings, against 4.00 from 1,941.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile and "long lasting" for Fragile.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile versus "strong" for Fragile.
- Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile is voted best for spring; Fragile for winter and fall.
- Acqua di Parma is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Jean Paul Gaultier is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Fragile if you want the higher-rated option; pick Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.