Santa Maria Novella Iris: released in 1901, powdery, iris and violet, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Iris dupe we found is Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina — 84% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina | 84% | about $90 (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Jo Malone London Orris & Sandalwood | 78% | about $55 (−66%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Prada Infusion d'Iris | 73% | about $150 (−6%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Santa Maria Novella Violetta | 71% | about $100 (−37%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Panier des Sens Pétales d'Iris | 87% | about $50 (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
A sophisticated exploration of iris that mirrors the powdery, rooty character found in the reference, leaning into a refined and clean floral aesthetic.
It shares its powdery, violet and iris accords with Santa Maria Novella Iris, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 524 community ratings.
Focuses on the earthy and woody facets of orris root, providing a more modern, streamlined take on the powdery iris theme of the reference.
It shares its powdery, iris and violet accords with Santa Maria Novella Iris, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 524 community ratings.
While more soapy and clean, it shares the same iris-centric DNA and powdery texture that defines the Santa Maria Novella experience.
It shares its iris, woody and powdery accords with Santa Maria Novella Iris, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 11,513 community ratings.
Leans heavily into the violet note shared with the reference, creating a similarly classic, powdery floral impression that feels timeless and elegant.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Santa Maria Novella Iris, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 113 community ratings.
Captures the delicate, powdery essence of iris and violet, offering a soft and elegant floral profile reminiscent of the Santa Maria Novella classic.
It shares its powdery, iris and violet accords with Santa Maria Novella Iris, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 36 community ratings.
Panier des Sens Pétales d'Iris, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Santa Maria Novella Iris.
Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Santa Maria Novella Iris.
Panier des Sens Pétales d'Iris, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina saves you about $100 a year against Santa Maria Novella Iris. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.