Iris germanica oil (butter)

At a glance

Iris germanica oil, also known as orris butter, is a fragrance ingredient extracted from the roots of the Iris germanica plant, used for its rich, powdery, and slightly sweet scent in perfumery

One of several trade forms of Iris catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Root
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
85085-39-8
Profile
powdery, woody, floral
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01