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Iris

Iris
At a glance

Iris is a fragrance note appearing in 837 perfumes in this directory, built from 15 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Iris smells powdery, cool and elegant, with a soft, earthy, slightly carroty and buttery character and a hint of violet and lipstick. The scent comes from the aged root of the plant, so it feels more like fine cosmetics and cool stone than a flower. It is refined, quiet and sophisticated, and it lingers as a smooth, velvety trail. Perfumers use it in the heart and base to add a luxurious, powdery softness to florals, woods and musks.

Iris is listed in 837 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a heart note (74% of its appearances). It is most often paired with bergamot, musk, vanilla and sandalwood. Related materials in our library include Iris germanica absolute, Iris germanica butter and Iris germanica concrete.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Iris germanica absolute Iris germanica butter Iris germanica CO2 extract Iris germanica concrete Iris germanica extract Iris germanica oil (butter) Iris germanica resinoid Iris pallida absolute Iris pallida butter Iris pallida concrete Iris pallida oil Iris pallida oil (chemically-modified) Iris pallida oil, rectified Iris pallida resinoid Iris pallida tincture
Perfumes featuring this note 1270 1681 16a Orchard 1881 1881Perfume 1899 Hemingway 1981 Indigo 21 Boneparte 1964 302 Groovy Amber 4711 Acqua Colonia Saffron & Iris 501 Praline Royale 502 Iris Cartagena 5Th Ave. Perfume Perfume 8 Days a Week 9 PM Pour Femme 903 Oud Ilam A Balm of Calm A Wondrous Flight Abjar Bois Acqua Originale Iris Tubereuse Acquasala Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. Aethi Opum Afrodite