Yardley Elegant Iris: floral, green and iris, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yardley Elegant Iris dupe we found is Yardley Iris — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yardley Elegant Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yardley Elegant Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yardley Iris | 89% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Yardley April Violets | 84% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Carven Dans Ma Bulle Eau de Toilette | 84% | about $65 (+225%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Coty L'Aimant | 79% | about $20* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Oriflame Orange Blossom | 81% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares the same classic powdery iris heart as Elegant Iris, offering a slightly more traditional floral approach.
It shares its iris, violet and powdery accords with Yardley Elegant Iris, opens on Green Leaves too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 225 community ratings.
A close floral relative from the same house that captures the powdery, green violet and iris feel.
It shares its violet, powdery and white floral accords with Yardley Elegant Iris, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 317 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery floral iris character of Yardley Elegant Iris, adding a brighter, fruitier opening.
It shares its powdery, fruity and floral accords with Yardley Elegant Iris, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 159 community ratings.
Presents a vintage-leaning powdery floral and amber profile akin to the dry-down of Elegant Iris.
It shares its woody, powdery and white floral accords with Yardley Elegant Iris, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Leans into similar green and powdery floral territory as Yardley Elegant Iris with a soft violet nuance.
It shares its powdery accords with Yardley Elegant Iris, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 12 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Yardley April Violets, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Yardley Elegant Iris.
Coty L'Aimant, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Yardley Elegant Iris.
Yardley Iris, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yardley Iris works out about the same as Yardley Elegant Iris over a year. 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. Coty L'Aimant comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yardley Elegant Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.