Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris: released in 2017, iris, powdery and violet, about 4h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris dupe we found is 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris | 83% | about $35 (+40%) | 3h vs 4h | 3/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works If You Musk | 78% | about $15* (−40%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Iris | 95% | about $25 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Delicate Iris | 87% | about $20 (236 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Natura Exsultate | 77% | about $25 | 7h vs 4h | 4/10 |
This fragrance leans into the earthy and floral facets of iris, providing a sophisticated yet accessible profile reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 184 community ratings.
While centered on musk, it shares a clean, powdery floral quality that evokes a similar mood to the iris-forward profile of the reference.
It shares its powdery, iris and violet accords with Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 741 community ratings.
This scent offers a similarly straightforward and clean floral experience, focusing on the same powdery iris character found in Purple Iris.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 54 community ratings.
A soft and airy floral composition that captures the gentle, powdery essence of iris with a light, everyday wearability.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 82 community ratings.
This scent presents a balanced floral bouquet that touches on the same powdery and woody nuances found in the reference.
It shares its floral, iris and powdery accords with Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 30 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Bath & Body Works If You Musk, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris.
Natura Exsultate, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris.
Demeter Fragrance Iris, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Demeter Fragrance Purple 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. Natura Exsultate comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Demeter Fragrance Purple Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.