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Silver Iris vs Rose Velours

Silver Iris and Rose Velours overlap 44% in notes and accords; one note appears in both. Voters pick Silver Iris mostly for spring and Rose Velours for autumn. Rose Velours rates higher with the community: 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Silver Iris.

At a glance

Silver IrisRose Velours
BrandAtelier CologneVan Cleef & Arpels
Release year20132013
Rating
7.0/10219 votes
8.0/10204 votes
Longevity
7.1/10
7.3/10
Sillage
6.3/10
6.7/10

When to wear

Seasons
Silver IrisRose Velours
Autumn29%33%
Spring31%29%
Winter20%20%
Summer19%18%
Occasions
Silver IrisRose Velours
Casual22%22%
Daytime22%21%
Office20%20%
Evening18%20%
Nighttime16%16%

Notes

In both

  • Violet leaf

Silver Iris

Only in this one

  • Blackcurrant
  • Chinese pink pepper
  • Italian tangerine
  • Mimosa
  • Florentine iris
  • Indonesian patchouli
  • Brazilian tonka bean
  • White amber

Rose Velours

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Orris absolute
  • Rose absolute
  • Honey
  • Ambroxan
  • Cedarwood
  • Benzoin

Accords

Silver Iris

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Rose Velours

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.1/10 for Silver Iris, 7.3/10 for Rose Velours.

Which one projects more?

Rose Velours projects more: sillage 6.7/10 against 6.3/10 for Silver Iris.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 20% of the season votes for Silver Iris and 20% for Rose Velours.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 19% of the season votes for Silver Iris and 18% for Rose Velours.

Which one is rated higher?

Rose Velours is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Silver Iris.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Violet leaf.