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Iris Aimanté, Iris Formidable, Iris Merveilleux!
Until now, my absolute favorite iris fragrance has been "Cher" by Michel Klein. It was not dethroned even by Ramon Monegal's Impossible Iris. But what has happened now is a real surprise for me, the devoted flower aunt. Magnum Iris might just succeed in knocking my beloved Cher off its throne!
Iris, this inconspicuous flower, which is rarely used in bouquets because the blossoms are so delicate. Iris, whose bloom actually has no scent! Yet what does smell has been used not only in perfumery but also for healing and disinfection purposes, and has found its way into medicine and aromatherapy today.
It is the root of the iris that forms tubers, which are meticulously cleaned and then dried. Only then is the highly sought-after and valuable oil extracted from them. This oil, preserved in (perfume) alcohol, has a very long shelf life, and the older it gets, the more it develops a fine violet scent.
In our conversation in July 2012, Ramón Monegal confessed to me that iris is one of the most difficult fragrance components to work with. But that is precisely why he loves it so much, as it is always a challenge.
This love seems to be shared by Ramón Béjar. The more of his new fragrances I test, the greater my respect for this perfumer and my astonishment at why he is still so little known in Germany.
With Magnum Iris, the perfumer has created a fragrance that will play in the upper league of iris scents. The fragrances of the RB line - which will soon be released - are all more or less soliflores, but that does not make them any less interesting or boring.
Magnum Iris starts fresh and fruity; I immediately think of ripe red currants and raspberries, which absolutely unsweetened dominate the top note. No matter that bergamot and iris concrete are mentioned in the pyramid here, I smell ripe red berries!
The iris note only comes into play half an hour later, but it remains perceptible throughout the entire fragrance development. The red berries are not overshadowed by the flowers, which undoubtedly determine the heart note, but are integrated into the floral composition.
The relatively late-appearing base also does not change the fragrance but adds warmth and a velvety, mossy stability. Anyone fearing sweetness here - despite "sweet notes" - will find it by no means sweet, but rather compact.
I can enjoy this wonderful iris fragrance for about 8 - 10 hours before it becomes hardly noticeable. The sillage allows for a nice, although close-to-the-body, but still perceptible projection and lets the surroundings enjoy it too.
No question, this iris is landing on my wish list, and I'm already starting to save up; maybe it will work out for Christmas!
Iris, this inconspicuous flower, which is rarely used in bouquets because the blossoms are so delicate. Iris, whose bloom actually has no scent! Yet what does smell has been used not only in perfumery but also for healing and disinfection purposes, and has found its way into medicine and aromatherapy today.
It is the root of the iris that forms tubers, which are meticulously cleaned and then dried. Only then is the highly sought-after and valuable oil extracted from them. This oil, preserved in (perfume) alcohol, has a very long shelf life, and the older it gets, the more it develops a fine violet scent.
In our conversation in July 2012, Ramón Monegal confessed to me that iris is one of the most difficult fragrance components to work with. But that is precisely why he loves it so much, as it is always a challenge.
This love seems to be shared by Ramón Béjar. The more of his new fragrances I test, the greater my respect for this perfumer and my astonishment at why he is still so little known in Germany.
With Magnum Iris, the perfumer has created a fragrance that will play in the upper league of iris scents. The fragrances of the RB line - which will soon be released - are all more or less soliflores, but that does not make them any less interesting or boring.
Magnum Iris starts fresh and fruity; I immediately think of ripe red currants and raspberries, which absolutely unsweetened dominate the top note. No matter that bergamot and iris concrete are mentioned in the pyramid here, I smell ripe red berries!
The iris note only comes into play half an hour later, but it remains perceptible throughout the entire fragrance development. The red berries are not overshadowed by the flowers, which undoubtedly determine the heart note, but are integrated into the floral composition.
The relatively late-appearing base also does not change the fragrance but adds warmth and a velvety, mossy stability. Anyone fearing sweetness here - despite "sweet notes" - will find it by no means sweet, but rather compact.
I can enjoy this wonderful iris fragrance for about 8 - 10 hours before it becomes hardly noticeable. The sillage allows for a nice, although close-to-the-body, but still perceptible projection and lets the surroundings enjoy it too.
No question, this iris is landing on my wish list, and I'm already starting to save up; maybe it will work out for Christmas!
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**Iris award** from me!