DSH L’eau d’Iris is mostly a soliflore, but with a little violet, neroli and musk thrown in – easy to wear and one of my faves from an indie perfumer. I have a sample of Acacia by Fueguia 1833 and it is a fancy-free iris. It is Film Noir Woman interesting – when women wore tight sweaters with pointy bras and pencil skirts and aprons and pearls over it – but not of that time, just glancing backwards at the scents women wore that were interesting.”  I hadn’t put this one on in a few months, and I fell head over heels in love with it again. Thank for such a comprehensive article and the giveaway! I like mine powdery and dusty, my favourite is – what else? Online shopping for Beauty & Personal Care from a great selection of Women's, Men's, Sets, Dusting Powders, Children's & more at everyday low prices. If you like your iris perfume with a wee bit of suede and impossibly chic, Another of my favorite iris perfumes is the seductive, smoky. Iris is my favorite perfume note among patchouli, tonka beans and musk. La Via del Profumo Il Giglio di Firenze is my favorite iris too. Thanks for entering me in the draw, as iris is one of my favourite notes. I really liked Omnia Amethyst but it disappeared before I could find my keys in the morning. My favorite iris is Annick Goutal Mon Parfum Cherie Par Camille, the EDT. Cuir de Nacre is beautiful, and more casual than the Malle, so I think it’s a bit more wearable on a daily basis. And I’ve rarely encountered a perfume that seems to embody the name so well – iris: yes, silver: yes, mist: yes (it evokes spiderwebs). However, my very favorite, of what I’ve tried, is probably Le Labo’s Iris 39. I am with Stella. This article tempted me beyond belief. Then I met Equistrius, fell in love, and realized not all irises have to smell cold and musty. However, Chanel 19 Poudre focuses a little more on the iris, and it is a lovely, more moderated version of Chanel 19. 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. Cool and clear with more than a hint of violet, at least to my nose. We call it iris. Ladies will LOVE it too! Prada’s infusion d’ Iris was my gateway to iris but, of what I have tried, Iris Silver Mist is the most dramatically beautiful. wow…where to begin. Infusion d’Iris edp is my go to scent. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Also love Le Labo’s Iris 39 and 28 La Pausa. I’m trying to find now a smidge of ” Iris Nazarena” , lemming, lemming. Thank you so much for this list, I love iris frags, and see I have yet a so many to try- fortunately. One of my favorites and it often finds its way into bed with me. It’s a fairy tale for the professional. Donna Karan Iris – don’t have it, not sure if they still make it, but I thought it was a great soliflore. Guess I’d better get some more stat! Did y'all come together and somehow agreed that NO ONE is going to mention Masque L'Attesa?? 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. They include rare woods, juicy fruit, intoxicating flowers and refreshing green herbs as well as exciting spices. till I could sit on it, looking back at the house, where it was cold when I woke in my room, the windows. I currently like the smell of Iris Cendre by Naomi Goodsir, too. Iris Silver Mist rules, it is fabulous without a doubt, but a close second for me is Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier's Iris Bleu Gris. I’d have to say DK’s Chaos and Kloon Ceen Terre d’Encens are two of my favorite Iris perfumes. I’ve been a big iris fan for a while. 19) and there are so many on your list that I have been dying to try. Okay, I really need Stefanie to transform that second paragraph of the Extraordinaire Bois D'Iris write-up into a fully formed novella. For some reason, No.19 won’t settle on my skin. I didn’t think I liked iris perfumes based on Prada infusion d’iris. Just took the plunge and ordered Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile for my birthday! Apres L’Ondee is the reason I got interested in perfume. My favorites are discontinued – Iris Pallida and Iris Ganache. Many, many years ago, when I first was paying attention to notes in perfume and had some awareness of lily of the valley as a note, my immediate hatred cemented. Today I wore a sample of Ann Gerard Cuir de Nacre. Thanks for the draw. I look forward to Jaques Fath Iris Gris's reissue. Thanks for the generous draw and a great article-I have a brand new list of samples to order! After years of feeling nothing for 28 La Pausa, I awoke to it this summer and simply can’t get enough of it. I love every iris scent mentioned in this article and comments and so far I own every one. The irises blooming (almost done blooming and this storm will flatten them, for sure) in my yard smell like fake grape flavor, but more beautiful. Boy, so many iris perfumes I haven’t tried (YET)! I had planned to review that… Continue Reading →... Frederic Malle perfume has been around since slightly before 2000. The result is startling and considering the time of its launch in 1999, utterly grounbreaking. Iris Silver Mist and Apres L’Ondee—-so different, each so necessary. Capture notes and drawings anytime, anywhere. Thanks for the draw…fingers and toes crossed for this one! The perfectly done iris for me is Dior Homme. Love Après l’Ondee and Prada Infusion d’Iris. Honorable Mentions: L`Erbolario Iris , Hermès Hiris, Prada Infusion d'Iris, Chanel Chanel No 19 Poudre, By: Jodi Battershell, co-editor of Fragrantica in English. Infusion D’Iris is a beautiful mix of ingredients, with iris, ultimately being in the center of it all. I reviewed it back after it came out, the EDP, with this bit “I love it because it is different and unafraid and uncompromising. Ooh, I love iris, I guess I am a rooty type as I love the smell of orris butter, and Xerjoff Irisss. I love it. This unique device records written text, converts it into digital form, and stores up to 100 pages of text in the memory of the receiver. . It’s not common in bouquets or arrangements. Online right now: 1559, Fragrantica in your language: The login page will open in a new tab. Iris is one of my favourite elements in perfumery, and I also fell in love with Iris germanica. I’m not really well acquainted with iris, though I do have Hiris, Iris Nobile Sublime, and oh, yeah, I’ve got some discontinued Orris Ochre, from Liz Zorn. Info Buy. I don’t like anything too powdery or too earthy, however. Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Fleur d’Iris isn’t my thing at all because of how powdery it is, but I know a lot of you love you some iris powder. I love them all as if they were my own children but I have a soft spot for the rooty ones, the prodigal but talented ones. Wowee iris is my favourite note! Apres l’ondee quickly followed…l’sigh! Bois d' Iris is a great story of a small piece of wood. I really loved the Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Iris. I call it 'my cold fragrance' because the first sensation I feel upon spraying it on me is one of cold. December 28, 2013 March 17, 2018 Yves Rocher Secrets D’Essence Iris … And yes, I'm still pissed that Guerlain discontinued it. You know, I hadn’t put this on for years, thinking I didn’t really love it. It’s so hard to pick a favourite Iris. Thanks for the draw! However, a combination of creamy notes, such as vanilla, with something like a woody note can also make for a powdery feel. This post makes me want to go and give #19 Poudre another chance (I’ve always admired #19, but haven’t found it an easy thing to wear). 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). I think Dzongkha convinced me that iris didn’t work for me because it seemed really soapy, which I didn’t find pleasant. I wish to support Equistrius, as I am a huge fan of Parfum d’Empire! I found Equistrius through the ‘Posse (and Olfacta) and there may be other irises out there for me to lurve, I saw several on your list today that I’ve not sniffed. Sounds wacky but it works in a fun way. Iris is quickly becoming one of my favorite notes – I like all sorts of treatments so far, but nothing beats the wild weird rooty-ness of Iris Silver Mist for me. That thing on the left, Cora, has had me a little busy the last week. I would be so incredibly happy if I won the sample set!!! Many of us frag-fans and frag-freaks have a dozen or more iris dominated frags in our wardrobe. Two of my favorites not listed is Carner Barcelona D600 and the gorgeous incensy Farmacia SS Annunziata 450. I have fallen for iris over the last year. Whenever I read about a new Iris perfume I am tempted to blind buy. Guerlain Apres L’Ondee launched in 1906 and means “After the Rain Shower.”  Exactly that. The Best Iris I ever smelled was in 28 La Pausa by Chanel - the original formula, not the new La Pausa eau de Parfum. Mar 31, 2013 - Explore Andrenette Scott-Jones's board "PERFUMES", followed by 138 people on Pinterest. It's a shady pair to rose and jasmine music... Good for meditations, iris opens up your soul and a third eye. It’s green and intelligent, and when I’m in the mood for green and intelligent, she’s the one I run to. I’d love to be entered in the giveaway! I like Prada Infusion d’Iris but never really seek out my sample as I find it a bit cold. My favourite Iris so far is Iris 39. i Profumi di Firenze Iris de Firenze- really nice soliflore, and if you’re ever in Florence, stop in and pick up bottles for like 27 Euros. Now I’m checking out Iris Silver Mist. Jacques Fath Iris Gris gets a mention here, though discontinued and impossible to get – and I don’t have any in my possession anymore – because it is s freakishly beautiful, and it is the perfume I wish most to come back exactly as it was. 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. This perfume will ideally describe a woman who … Portia xx. 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. I’m slowly working through Iris. I’ve since realized that not all irises are created equal. It might be interesting for me to find this out, whether I win the drawing or not . Prada Infusions d'Iris and Cacharel Noa are the most wonderful soapy clean fragrances. It would be great to have a chance to try more iris scents, such as La Pausa and Iris Poudre. Maybe will make it on my list? There are many lovely suggestions in comments as well. It is delicate but not fragile. Iris Perfume Soliflores. Whether you prefer to apply your signature scent for a date night or for a work day in the office, fragrances help give us a certain aura and presence.. Part of what creates this presence for each person is the use of fragrance notes. Iris is a note that I used to think I didn’t like but have come around on. My favorite iris hands down is Masque Milano L'Attesa. And their bottles are just incredibly luxe. It's like time stops with a spray and we can only fall on its vanillic-benzoin cushion of amber tones. This is my Top 20 Iris Fragrances video not ranked. DNEM, let some other iris fan win the draw, but I will keep exploring. If it stayed like the open, I couldn’t bear it, but the journey it takes is enchanting. Iris Silver Mist is that poignant, yet precious all the same, memory of mentally touching a dearly beloved long bygone into the ether. kinder? Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris pairs iris with violet jasmine, raspberry and ylang to make a very plush iris perfume that veers pretty far North of the rooty aspects of iris. I love iris, period! That’s probably why many don’t even know about this flower. My, how things… Continue Reading →... How do I Find a New Perfume? January 12, 2015 January 13, 2015 Tauer Pentachord White 2011: More Than the Sum of Its Parts. I only ever see it sold in a 100ml bottle, and while I don’t really want *that* much of it, it is nice. So if you want to discover a completely different side of both florals and spicy perfumes, La Temperance 14 will be a lot of fun for you. Iris Silver Mist sent me scrubbing. It speaks to my heart. Sweet gourmand Lolita Lempicka? I still have a lot more testing to do. This primaeval method involves soaking of iris for six months until the fragrant iris notes were extracted. Many to choose from! (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? I’ve been wanting to try out some of those scents mentioned in this post for quite some time now-ones by Le Labo, Lutens, The Different Company. I love it because it reminds me of some smell from my childhood. 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! Heeley’s Iris de Nuit is my favorite with Monegal’s Impossible Iris a close second. Honorable Mentions: Bois d'Iris (The Different Company), Iris Poudre (Frederic Malle), La Femme Bleue (Armani Prive), Chanel No.19 eau de toilette, Bas de Soie (Serge Lutens), Dior Homme. One that I loved until it's disappearance was 28 La Pausa Chanel EDT. Masha, so glad you mentioned Bas de Soie. This thing went on my Top Five iris perfume list as soon as I smelled it because it’s not just great iris, but it has a unique take on it – not a hint of powder you normally get in iris, it hugs you very close to the skin. Inspired by the Middle East market, like Night, but without that high of a price tag, it has notes of rose, apple, rose, pink pepper, rose, clove, rose, patchouli, rose,… Continue Reading →... It’s iris day! Two souls are living inside of this fragrance, balanced in a quiet and peaceful harmony. I really like Iris at the change from winter to spring, before the earth starts to green up. Unfortunately I can be quite fussy with my irises; nothing too sharp, sweet or powdery, which unfortunately leaves me with little choice. Almost every fragrance I enjoy seems to have a “rooty” earthy aspect, if that says anything. But overall I find it an airy MUSK, with a dry down quite familiar to those who love classic musk fragrances. So Equistrius would be my favorite iris, followed by Parfumerie Générale Felanilla (with its wonderful iris-woody vanilla accord). L'Attesa 1 380 kr. Hilde makes a lovely Iris Ti Amo: Iris with a little sweetness. Size: 100 ml. I’d love to try some other iris fragrances, particularly earthy irises and soliflores, which I haven’t had much exposure to before. As you see, this “iris” guide is extremely welcome, and I would love to win this giveway ! Thank you so much for that poem, Elena. in the Chapel of Rest where my mother lay, neither young, nor old. I am an Iris lover too. I noticed a few of my coworkers standing slightly closer than was comfortable the couple of days I wore it (but not in a creepy way). Iris is one of the notes I struggle with- of the ones I have tried, I’ve liked them, but haven’t loved them. Size: 100 ml Aggiungi al carrello . Iris is one of my favorite notes, so I’m really happy to see this entry in the “Best of” collection. The iris root preparation is an extensive time and labour-consuming process. It's so powdery, romantic and just a charming fragrance. This week, Fragrantica's international writers explore their favorite iris scents and we invite you to join the conversation by leaving a comment below. I’d have a hard time choosing between L’AP Iris Pallida, Chanel 28 La Pausa, Xerjoff Irisss and AG Heure Exquise. Wish me luck … the notes all sound like me to a ‘T’! The PG Iris Oriental is a great one for winter because it’s rich, dense and heavy. After draining three samples of Parfum d’Empire Equistrius, I left a million hints for the family and received a bottle for Mother’s Day. I tried to like Hiris, le labo and dzongka to no avail. I own and love Iris taizo/oriental and bois de iris. I’ve tested just a few but if I had to pick a favorite I would say Prada Infusion D’Iris Absolue because it’s that heavy, powdery, elegant Iris. I love having your comprehensive note guides to walk me through exploring a note. Bought a FB of Chanel n°I9. Nobody thought to mention Chanel No.19? I really like Chanel 19, and I love me some Bas de Soie. For the price I will try these others out. It’s this unexpected nature that gives Bas de Soie its particularly quizzical personality and marks it as a distinct take on iris. E. Coudray Iris Rose embodies a classic and an elegant style touched by modern elements and delicate notes. They are equally matched and rise playfully sweet on application. Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist was the first Power Iris Perfume. Anyhow, thanks for the post and the draw! I sure hope Amouage is listening …. As always, we will give away two sample sets of most of the perfumes mentioned in this guide (except the ones I don’t have) to two lucky commenters. Iris is my favorite perfume note among patchouli, tonka beans and musk. Now, no substitute really exists for it. Here are five that won't overwhelm when the mercury climbs. They both remind me of my old iris and rose garden. I should experiment with more iris-based scents. Of these, I’d say that the Orris Ochre is my favorite – the Hiris is a little too high-pitched, the Nobile too flowery, but the Orris Ochre is just right. Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir sits in the sophisticated woody iris category. My favorite iris scent is Narciso Rodriguez' Essence. I thought it was more violet than Iris. Introduction by Olga Ikebanova from the Fragrantica Iris page. Sort by: Recommended; Name; Price ascending; Price descending; Latest items; Iris Shot 2 200 kr. But it’s amazing that you posted this today, the one day in a year that I decided to wear Infusion D’iris….I found my decant as I was cleaning out a drawer…so fun! Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Ormonde Jayne, Guerlain, Tom … her daughter’s face, a kiss for both cold cheeks, my cold nose. The natural perfumes, such as Francesca, would be a new experience for me. . 19 with all my heart, and wish I had a FB of Iris Nobile. Info Buy. After several years of not understanding the fuss over iris, I am not converted — by Irisss. I would love to try all the ones you mention and as Irina said, Iris Nazarena is such a lemming for me now! It’s also office-friendly. So thrilled to find this site! Hiris made me realize that Olivia Giacobetti's works spoke to me on levels beyond their literal notes. What I most love about Hiris is the carroty, vegetal aspects of the fragrance combined with the warmer ambery, honeyed tones of the basenotes. To find more amazing fragrances with an Iris note, please use our search by notes. My current fave is Impossible Iris but I also recently tried and like very much Donna Karan Iris. But there are still so many I haven’t tried. Van Cleef&Arpels Bois d'Iris ❤️ and Christian Dior Bois d'Argent. I hate to bring this one up because it falls within the Mirage category, but La Femme Bleue (Armani Prive) is a delicious iris. 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. Tell us in a comment below! Samples reviewed and provided for giveaway are iris perfume samples found at Surrender to Chance. I adore iris fragrances. Perfume lovers: 596577 Really nice and cheeeeeep. 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