The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell is a unisex powdery, iris, musky and earthy fragrance, released in 2025.
It opens with Salt, Pear and Mandarin, a heart of Orris, Rose and Incense, and dries down to Musk, Ambrofix™, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
On skin it lasts around 7 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.
The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell sells from £78.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell.
Leans heavily into the powdery iris and earthy tones that define the character of Cyprus Shell.
The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell is a unisex powdery, iris, musky and earthy fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Salt, Pear and Mandarin, a heart of Orris, Rose and Incense, and dries down to Musk, Ambrofix™, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
On skin, The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell lasts around 7 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell is Boucheron Iris de Syracuse with an estimated similarity of 87%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell.
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell.
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