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Tom Ford Violet Blonde vs Penhaligon's Iris Prima
Iris Prima is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Violet LeafPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisOrris RootJasmine
Base
SuedeBenzoinMuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
Accords
Iris
100%
Powdery
94%
Musky
71%
Ozonic
70%
Woody
70%
Earthy
68%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Violet Blonde by Tom Ford is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Violet Blonde was launched in 2011. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Suede, Benzoin, Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Tom Ford had announced the release of his Signature Collection of fragrances by the end of 2011. This collection represents a part of his latest make - up line. Of the three expected perfumes, the first one is presented to the market in early September 2011. It is named Violet Blonde and it is based on powdery notes of violet and iris. Two other fragrances are Jasmin Rouge and Santal Blush.Violet Blonde, glamorous and sophisticated, opens with violet leaf, Italian mandarin and pink pepper. The centerpiece of the composition consists of Tuscan iris absolute, Tuscan orris butter, Sambac jasmine and sampaquita. The base is home to elegant and sophisticated tones of musk, suede, cedar, vetiver and benzoin.The alluring blonde Lara Stone was chosen to feature the campaign of the whole line. Violet Blonde is available as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
BergamotPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmine
Base
LeatherBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmber
Accords
Iris
100%
Powdery
96%
Leather
96%
Woody
89%
Earthy
74%
Amber
73%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageIntimate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Iris Prima by Penhaligon's is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Prima was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, Benzoin, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (5)
Pink PepperIrisJasmineBenzoinVetiver
Only in Violet Blonde
Violet LeafMandarin OrangeOrris RootSuedeMuskVirginia Cedar
Only in Iris Prima
BergamotLeatherSandalwoodVanillaAmber
Rating
4.04vs4.15
Ratings
3,424vs1,171
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2011vs2013
Which should I buy?
Iris Prima is the community's favourite of the two.
- Iris Prima is rated higher by the community: 4.15 from 1,171 ratings, against 4.04 from 3,424.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Violet Blonde and "moderate" for Iris Prima.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Violet Blonde versus "intimate" for Iris Prima.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Penhaligon's is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Iris Prima if you want the higher-rated option; pick Violet Blonde if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.