Fragrance comparison

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 vs Cashmere Skin

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 605 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Pallida Extrait 6

Guerlain

4.17427 votes

Rank #4,702 MuskyPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

Cashmere Skin

Phlur

4.16178 votes

Rank #4,918 MuskyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cashmere Skin
Choose it for a musky and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Iris Pallida Extrait 65/7

Cashmere Skin2/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Community sentiment: Cashmere Skin
Longevity: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Sillage & projection: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Value for money: Cashmere Skin
Versatility: Iris Pallida Extrait 6
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Pallida Extrait 6

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Iris Pallida Extrait 6Guerlain

Cashmere SkinPhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 427 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

4.16/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 44%

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

427 votes

57%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerCashmere SkinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIris Pallida Extrait 6

SillageIris Pallida Extrait 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCashmere SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

leather65%

almond48%

nutty30%

musky100%

almond92%

powdery84%

floral77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both musky, powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Iris PallidaMuskWhite SuedeAlmondSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AlmondCyclamen

Heart

VanillaSandalwood

Base

MuskAmbrettePeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesMusk, Almond and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iris Pallida Extrait 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night86

Spring39

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,702

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#4,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerIris Pallida Extrait 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 by Guerlain presents a concentrated, luxurious take on classic floral butter. Built around a dense concentration of iris pallida, the scent highlights smooth orris alongside soft almond and clean musk. Its powdery texture feels thick and plush rather than dry or chalky, giving way to a supple wh…

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Cashmere Skin by Phlur presents an almond and vanilla forward composition, balanced by cyclamen and sandalwood. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a soft, powdery finish that feels akin to a comfortable sweater in cold weather. It prioritizes subtlety, warmth, and a clean, intimate musk profile for…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Cashmere Skin?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is rated 4.17/5 from 427 votes; Cashmere Skin is rated 4.16/5 from 178 votes. Choose Iris Pallida Extrait 6 for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cashmere Skin for a musky and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Cashmere Skin?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 lasts longest (Iris Pallida Extrait 6 79/100, Cashmere Skin 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Cashmere Skin?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 projects furthest (Iris Pallida Extrait 6 61/100, Cashmere Skin 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Pallida Extrait 6 and Cashmere Skin smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Musk, Almond and Sandalwood.

Is Iris Pallida Extrait 6 or Cashmere Skin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cashmere Skin is the stronger pick. Iris Pallida Extrait 6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Pallida Extrait 6 and Cashmere Skin?

Iris Pallida Extrait 6 features Iris Pallida, Musk, White Suede, Almond and Sandalwood. Cashmere Skin has top notes of Almond and Cyclamen, heart notes of Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambrette and Peru Balsam.