There are so many interesting and suprising takes on iris but perfumer Olivia Giacobetti managed to capture the bread-like rhizomes (orris root or butter) and the plant itself with its almost violet candy nuances all together in one unique composition. I’m excited about that one but will wait until I sample. Iris plays really well with spices and wood in perfume, and the powdery feel of iris marries well with the dryness of spices like pink pepper. Like so many of Giacobetti's creations, Hiris invokes a dreamy, supernatural experience. It's still on my dresser, unsprayed. The result is startling and considering the time of its launch in 1999, utterly grounbreaking. Iris is a note that I am learning about. Whenever I read about a new Iris perfume I am tempted to blind buy. i currently have Cuir d’Nacre, Soivohle’s Orris Ochre (discontinued? )… Continue Reading →... Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebile and its soaring sunshiny scent reminds me of some other orange blossom perfume, but which one? Perfume lovers: 596577 Iris Silver Mist sent me scrubbing. A cheap Iris that had a bit of violet is Crabtree and Evelyn’s Iris, and I like the lotion with other Iris scents, such as the No 19 & Heure Exquise. I’ve tried many you have mentioned and have lots of others on my list of things to try, and now I have even more to add to my list. wow…where to begin. Yes, that is a bee sweater. But there is one iris perfume that displays a face of the plant that intrigues beyond some of our usual associations of iris. Iris is a special flower. I’d love to get back to smell Ramon Monegal’s Impossible Iris, I had a smelling strip and as it developed I started to think it might be very very special. Рowdery starchy note with a nuance of boiled carrot and earth, slightly bitter. My favorites (which have already been mentioned) is Iris Silver Mist, Iris, Iris Poudre, Iris de Nuit, Iris Cedre, Terre de Iris, Iris Nazarena and Infusion d'Iris Absolut. I love it because it reminds me of some smell from my childhood. It was a limited run, and as they say, when they’re gone, they are gone. There are three little known iris fragrances I find beautiful and interesting : Dior Homme 2005 - best bet, find a vintage bottle ! I have fallen for iris over the last year. I would love to try the rest, because I think iris is a fantastic note! I love it so much but it's beauty inspires such pickiness over it's interpretation. Speaking of Chanel 19, it’s really not my thing at all, but it is an iris blend so now it’s been mentioned. It is quite pretty, but I don’t know that it would make my ten most beautiful perfumes list..but Irisss would certainly be on it. I loved TDC’s Bois d’Iris, but it sadly only lasts a couple of hours on me, so I can’t see springing for more. I’ve been looking for an iris perfume so I’m really glad to read this article! Atelier des Ors' Iris Fauve. I enjoy Equistrius, and I have tiny samples of ISM and Iris Taizo that I really like. This primaeval method involves soaking of iris for six months until the fragrant iris notes were extracted. I adore iris fragrances. L’Artisan Seville is gorgeous and a little naughty,… Continue Reading →... We happily arrive at my favorite – iris perfume. Diptyque Fleur de Peau is a lovely iris perfume, & probably my favourite. It's a shady pair to rose and jasmine music... Good for meditations, iris opens up your soul and a third eye. I am looking into other types of perfumes and love how detailed you explain them and offer other suggestions and the different types of notes… I love the woodsy notes. I really loved the Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Iris. Beautifully posh. Apres L’Ondee is the reason I got interested in perfume. His perfumes do not get enough attention, and if you love iris, you should get your nose in this one! My first iris love – The Different Company’s Bois d’Iris The perfectly done iris for me is Dior Homme. It is delicate but not fragile. I had a bottle a long time ago. Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist is a smooth cedary And their bottles are just incredibly luxe. I blame my mom for getting me to love iris perfumes – she has been searching for the perfect iris scent for a long time (a never ending quest – as we all know) and so I started sniffing her samples too and now I love it almost as much! Perfumes: 63109 I hate to bring this one up because it falls within the Mirage category, but La Femme Bleue (Armani Prive) is a delicious iris. Cacharel Noa, now there's a perfume I've not worn in ages. It is also a favorite accord for vintage perfume lovers. Ooh Iris! Wouldn’t that be amazing? I don’t really like green iris or powdered iris. I don’t like anything too powdery or too earthy, however. The mainstream perfume industry has no problem making sure you know about their newest flanker – they spend millions (billions? I still haven’t learned to love the rooty carroty iris, so there’s still something to discover and this is a great guide for it! Tried Prada Infusion d’Iris three times before resigning myself : something in it turns heavy and unpleasant on my skin… Iris Perfume that Won’t Eat all Your Cabbage. Can’t wait to try these! Hilde makes a lovely Iris Ti Amo: Iris with a little sweetness. Shop Iris Perfumes and find the best fit for your beauty routine. Thanks for the draw. My iris on-off affair – Le Labo Iris 39. Specifically it reminds me of this poem by Carol Ann Duffy: It felt so cold, the snowball which wept in my hands, and when I rolled it along in the snow, it grew. I have several iris based perfumes, but the use of naturals adds a new twist. Iris Silver Mist is pure carrots on me, but I like that about it…that price though, on my current paycheck…ouch. Loved seen Dior Homme included. There are a lot of perfumes containing iris, and I’m not even coming close to covering all the iris floral blends. I like Prada Infusion d’Iris too. Not such a big trip for us over here but it will be special! Infusion D’Iris is woody and green to go along with the iris note, which create a soft and airy gem of a perfume. Apres l’Ondee has been on my wish list for a long time. It opens immediately with the mingled ionones of iris and the tempered sweetness of the hyacinth flower. i’d love to learn more about iris. And yes, I'm still pissed that Guerlain discontinued it. Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Ormonde Jayne, Guerlain, Tom … Definitely more that I want to try. It has the most amazing iris base. Thanks for such a comprehensive list. After this, it’s all about extremely gentle musk and an extended iris and hyacinth mix that lasts softly on the skin for a few hours. i have tried a number of beautiful versions of "iris" from different fragrance houses and i love most of them, but the best for me is still "iris des champs" e.d.p. Anyhow, thanks for the post and the draw! However its more Guerlain vanilla then iris. It’s so intense that after the other more timid inclusions of iris notes, it makes me laugh. See more ideas about Fragrances perfume, Women perfume, Perfume bottles. It’s classy, elegant and extremely versatile, as your post has demonstrated. I have planted a whole lot of irises in my garden. Parfumerie Generale Iris Oriental (formerly Parfumerie Generale Iris Taizo) – I remember this as Iris Taizo and loved it, but I can’t remember specifics beyond that impression. Perfume can play an important role in our wardrobe. I used to call it Satan’s Flower. I haven’t smelled any Iris perfumes that I really liked, although I haven’t smelled very many. Everything seems to have been made to attract us and make us fall in narcotic ecstasy. It looks like I’m not the only one who has started a love affair with iris through Infusion d’Iris and Hiris. Suspended in time, hypnotized by extreme comfort, might as well surrender to this warm embrace of tenderness. What a beautiful iris that is. The way she wrote it, I feel like I can smell every detail and feel the briny ocean breeze on my skin and one paragraph simply isn't enough! I also have a mini of Hiris that I enjoy quite a bit. I wish Amouage would do a symphonic iris as only they can do the full perfume orchestra plus 1000 person choir. One not mentioned is the dc'd gem from L'occitane, Notre Iris. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS COLLECTIONExtraordinaire Bois d`Iris, By: Stefanie Jähn Editor of Fragrantica in German. Info Buy. Something I find awful on me, others swoon over. . Great reviews from everyone. Heeley Iris de Nuit –  I know I’ve smelled this and liked it, but just can’t remember specifics. version. This article is archived and available for registered members only. It is so nice to have a list to work from, a road map of iris. I've never smell Apres L'Ondee, which I hear is more violet. I really liked Omnia Amethyst but it disappeared before I could find my keys in the morning. My favorite is Bas de Soie, I bought a bottle immediately. Thanks for the draw! Thanks for the reviews. After Dior Homme Iris became an addiction for me really. That’s probably why many don’t even know about this flower. If it stayed like the open, I couldn’t bear it, but the journey it takes is enchanting. To me, the most beautiful Iris is the one of AFFINESSENCE, the CEDAR-IRIS, which presents a very high amount of IRIS Pallida of Tuscany. Infusion D’Iris is a beautiful mix of ingredients, with iris, ultimately being in the center of it all. i haven't yet but i'm wondering how it sizes up in this column. I agree with Calvini, L'Attesa is Iris perfection. After several years of not understanding the fuss over iris, I am not converted — by Irisss. till I could sit on it, looking back at the house, where it was cold when I woke in my room, the windows. Not creamy nor dry nor violet, this iris plays out on a clean, simple palette of notes. I’m very excited to lemm a few of these though, maybe I will find the gateway iris fragrance. sigh … beautiful Iris, one of my favorite scents! But since the pennies still count, I would say that Equistrius is my favorite iris. But I also feel it as very warm and comforting, feathery, fluffy, like falling over the softest pillow ever. I like Prada Infusion d’Iris but never really seek out my sample as I find it a bit cold. When she touched the ground, beautiful iris flowers came out of her footprints. Iris oil is one of the "strongest" and doesn’t lose its quality over the years. I love Prada Iris as a cooling after shower pick me up. I love La Pausa. It might be interesting for me to find this out, whether I win the drawing or not . I have always wanted to try Apres Londee but cannot find it except on UK sites. I concur on the Le Labo Iris 39 – not a fan. Honorable Mentions: I also really wanted to include a "masculine" just to illustrate how profoundly popular iris is in contemporary perfumery. Prada’s infusion d’ Iris was my gateway to iris but, of what I have tried, Iris Silver Mist is the most dramatically beautiful. To find more amazing fragrances with an Iris note, please use our search by notes. The soft sweetness of the sandalwood with the dry, woody iris? Iris Silver Mist is that poignant, yet precious all the same, memory of mentally touching a dearly beloved long bygone into the ether. Not my fav, but honourable mention. And two, I’ve included my full last name. Wish me luck … the notes all sound like me to a ‘T’! I haven’t tried any of these! Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile is on our beginner’s list, and there’s a good reason for that, it is a very accessible iris. “Eeeuuwwwww, WHAT is that SMELL?”). The White's power lies in its simplicity and not unlike the iris note itself, I find The White fits well in a variety of experiences and is suitable to almost any occasion. beautiful bottle though... Iris, my favorite note in perfume! Tom Ford Violet Blonde is one of my favorite perfumes and I’ll run out of it some day. But once you see an iris for the first time you will fall in love. But I’ve never met an iris I didn’t like, would love to meet them all. Hot, humid Un Jardin Sur le Nil? I will. I also love Dior Homme, and thankfully it loves me. Bought a miniature of Heure Exquise. It’s … According to the legend, Irida used a rainbow to come from the sky to the earth to bring the will of Olympic Gods to the people. Thank you for taking the time to sit down and collect your thoughts and organize them. I do love O.J. Portia xx. I’ve since realized that not all irises are created equal. Thanks for the draw! Clearly, it’s high time. The Different Company Bois d’Iris walks in the woods much more purely, drying down to something much less rooty and more floral, and it is a solid iris perfume you can wear almost every day and not tire of. I think I might associate it with someone I don’t particularly care for as the scent is not unpleasant. …I think I need a nap. Subtle iris doesn’t work for me – Apres l’Ondee vanished after a brief moment of invoking sadness. The login page will open in a new tab. Honestly, it can go any of the following: Old Lady, Man’s Cologne or Aloof, Snobby and Downright Mean if it’s not exactly right. Both are blended with incense. The base of this fragrance adds a soft touch of woods, as well as a spicy, earthy patchouli note. I reviewed it back after it came out, the EDP, with this bit “I love it because it is different and unafraid and uncompromising. (Do you know if it is true that they made it (along with other recentish iris releases) because China started producing cheap natural iris concrete? Adore this one. Iris………, what a complex & awesome note to incorporate into a fragrance..... Take the Iris plant plant, age the roots in a very intricate process and create that sumptuous Iris butter/Orris (as it's sometimes called)……. Anyway, I’d love to educate my nose, thanks for the drawing! I have to be strong now… must… cut… credit….card…uggghhh. That smell always gives me a sharp pang of joy because it is so beautiful and I know life is too short, and it will be one of the smells I will miss most. But nothing so cold as the February night I opened the door. Iris is one of those notes I didn't know I liked until I began exploring perfumery in earnest. Today I wore a sample of Ann Gerard Cuir de Nacre. Masque L'Attesa has been on my test list. I think Dzongkha convinced me that iris didn’t work for me because it seemed really soapy, which I didn’t find pleasant. You can still find it, and it is so great and way less expensive than the other two in this category. I also love Odori’s Iris, not mentioned here – a bit on the sweeter side, with some vanilla. My favorite iris is Annick Goutal Mon Parfum Cherie Par Camille, the EDT. However, a combination of creamy notes, such as vanilla, with something like a woody note can also make for a powdery feel. Iris is my favorite note so I’ve sampled many of these perfumes. I do love Apres L’Ondee… I just wish it lasted longer and was a little easier to obtain…. The iris root preparation is an extensive time and labour-consuming process. Theres a lot of iris perfumes i haven't tested. So I like the sort of quiet, thoughtful, almost melancholy iris that is Hiris. I think any discussion of contemporary iris fragrances (or vintage ones for that matter) would be sorely lacking if it didn't include Olivia Giacobetti's magnificent Hiris for Hermès. As you see, this “iris” guide is extremely welcome, and I would love to win this giveway ! And Malle’s Iris Poudre is lovely for an evening out. Sounds wacky but it works in a fun way. Thanks for the generous draw and a great article-I have a brand new list of samples to order! Based on an incredibly expensive Robertet iris compound, Xerjoff Irisss opens smooth as silk and slowly travels to a slightly more robust rooty iris. It IS a walk in the woods, as you put it, Patty. But there's one fragrance which stands apart through its utter chilliness, one olfactory landscape where iris gains the crepuscular sheen of the last rays of light filtered through mauve-paned windows somewhere the sun sets for months on end; Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens. Beauty Almanac |. But I would describe Heeley’s Iris as “whoa, gorgeous!” I’d love a chance to sample the other irises you wrote about- it’s such a fascinatingly multi-dimensional scent. Anne-Marie reviewed it a few months back. The Perfumed Court is your ultimate destination for perfume samples and decants from around the world. I love this articles over fragrantica's team favourites by notes. I love the iris in No. I just checked and Donna Karan Essence Iris is not available on her fragrnace website, but it is still for sale online at Neiman Marcus. Also, I really want to try L'Homme de Coeur by Divine. The story goes that Maurice Roucel, when making it, kept getting feedback from Serge Lutens that it didn’t have enough iris in it. Bas de Soie is normally a love, but every so often, it just grates on my nerves. For orris root production, iris rhizomes are harvested, perfectly cleaned, cut, dried, and aged for 3 to 5 years. Would love to try L’Eau d’Iris by DSH. I can see us together in the future. I own Chanel’s La Pausa and, for reasons i will never understand, hate it. Due to your appreciation of The Sum The White I came to discover a niche house I knew nothing about before. Iris fragrances can take various directions: tinglingly metallic (Impossible Iris), fleshy and doughy (Hiris), powdery, even starched (No.19) or woody and yet totally smooth (Bois d'Iris). Showin the love for iris! Find your new fragrance based on your favourite note! I really like Chanel 19, and I love me some Bas de Soie. I didn’t like much it initially, but after going through a few irises I have great appreciation for it. Thank you so much for the draw! Iris by Molinard Perfume. I absolutely love it and the transparent quality makes it very easy to wear, at least for me. I need to explore more Iris fragrances but I do love Chanel No. love bas de soie- just beautiful!thanks for the great drawing ! Hiris made me realize that Olivia Giacobetti's works spoke to me on levels beyond their literal notes. It’s so dry here in Colorado it’s as if I’m layering dry on dry. Chanel 19 lovers can tar and feather me now, I’ll be leaving through the Blog Back Door. If you do, this is a great way to go. Info Buy. Van Cleef's iris-wood is a beach relic, it feels natural and robust on a cool beach under silver-wrought whisps of smoky fog and a hint of the sea's iodine breath; but it also feels incredibly elegant and distinguished as a companion to an exhibition, the office, or quiet leisure time with a good book. 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