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Tom Ford Violet Blonde vs Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist
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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
———Accords
Iris
100%
Woody
98%
Powdery
94%
Earthy
76%
Warm spicy
68%
Aromatic
67%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Silver Mist was launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. The fragrance features Iris, Vetiver, Galbanum, Musk, Incense, Clove, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Iris Silver Mist is one of the few fragrances created, not by Christopher Sheldrake, but other perfumer - Maurice Roucel. A note of the moist earth and raw iris go through the whole composition. Sounds powerful and unusual. Basic notes of the composition includes: orrisroot, galbanum, cedar, sandalwood, clove, vetiver, musk, Chinese benzoin, incese and white amber. Raw earthy iris emerges at the very beginning, surrounded by spices and green moss. Cold elegant metal accord of this mysterious and noble flower blends in with resin and woody notes of the base, thus completely justifying the name – Silver Mist. The perfume was created in 1994.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Violet Blonde
Violet LeafPink PepperMandarin OrangeIrisOrris RootJasmineSuedeBenzoinMuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
Only in Iris Silver Mist
Rating
4.04vs4.08
Ratings
3,424vs1,367
Concentration
EDPvsBody Mist
Launch Year
2011vs1994
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.04 from 3,424 ratings vs 4.08 from 1,367).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Violet Blonde and "moderate" for Iris Silver Mist.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Violet Blonde is voted best for fall; Iris Silver Mist for spring and fall.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Serge Lutens is premium (typically $100–250).
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