4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris: released in 2018, iris, warm spicy and powdery, about 3h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris dupe we found is Fragonard Belle De Paris — 78% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragonard Belle De Paris | 78% | about $45 (+29%) | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 2 | L'Occitane en Provence Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc | 73% | about $65 (+86%) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Miller Harris Terre d'Iris | 72% | about $70 (+100%) | 6h vs 3h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris | 83% | about $25 (−29%) | 4h vs 3h | 3/10 |
| 5 | Myrurgia Yacht Man Black | 72% | about $10 (−71%) | 3h vs 3h | 4/10 |
Provides a sophisticated, powdery iris experience that mirrors the elegant, earthy floral heart of the reference.
It shares its powdery, violet and iris accords with 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 265 community ratings.
A straightforward, powdery floral that captures the earthy and iris-forward character of the reference in a simple, accessible format.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 23 community ratings.
Offers a similarly grounded, slightly metallic and earthy profile that leans into the darker, more masculine-leaning facets of the reference.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 43 community ratings.
Focuses on the clean, powdery aspects of iris, evoking a similar airy and floral elegance to the reference.
It shares its powdery, iris and violet accords with 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 301 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Highlights the earthy, rooty qualities of iris, reminiscent of the grounded and powdery nature of the reference.
It shares its iris, earthy and powdery accords with 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 274 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Myrurgia Yacht Man Black, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris.
Miller Harris Terre d'Iris, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris.
Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Belle De Paris actually costs about $15 a year MORE than 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & 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. Miller Harris Terre d'Iris comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.