Iris Poudre Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle 2000

of a (Malle) malignant redemption.

I know, scent perception is subjective, people are influenceable. I know, mainstream; powdery is en vogue. Iris is modern at the moment. Everyone wants in. Lutens' delicious Iris Silver Mist, Hermès Hiris, Prada's Iris variations, I prefer the EdP to the EdT;) and, and, and. Oh yes, Chanel, with N° 19 Poudre. If not leading, then at least somehow on the bandwagon, that’s legitimate. Chanel equally seals the validity of a trend and one can consider the topic as settled. Because there wasn’t much more to Chanel than how it smells. Pierre Bourdon's "Iris Poudre," a fragrance from the year 2000, beautifully made with love. Iris flower, iris root, top note, no question. Yes, I know, the powderiness takes its time, true! Waiting is often worth it:) Yes, the heart note, aldehydic as can be! Yes, the heart note, aldehydic as can be! Just shake up Chanel N°5 and reassemble it. That’s Iris Poudre; a little homage to the great N°5! A wild granddaughter. I find it very difficult to measure the new art fragrances against mainstream, and as such I see them! The idea of the unique is simply far too beautiful! I can’t compare Spitzweg with Jackson Pollock either. Iris Poudre is strong, in any case feminine, and we must stick together;) "It" begins very bergamot-like, almost sharp with good clove, good acidity. Through ylang-ylang and rosewood, the fragrance takes a turn, becoming softer and more harmonious. Like a thunderclap comes the prompt transition into a large bouquet of white flowers, and I am continually fascinated by the complexity, these chameleons. A charming, slightly scratchy aldehyde cloud carries along with it hints of white roses and lily of the valley. Loud! Beautiful, feminine, elegant, casual, and quite cool;)! There is a hint of iris, the dry one, first sensed, but it comes, and how! Woody, velvety milky sandalwood. Just beautifully perfect to finally fall into a soft bed of musk after a long day. Fluffy, a touch of amber sweetness, and always elegant, even in lingerie:) Marilyn Monroe's image fits quite well, it would have certainly suited her, Malle's Iris Poudre. Initially loud, with beautiful sillage, it becomes very quiet, skinny, but with really good longevity. In the morning, my clothes still smell beautifully delicate, and I have a bit of creamy musk iris scent in my nose. Whether a man can wear this fragrance, hmm:) I can well imagine that the acidity, the dryness comes out nicely on men's skin. If one can handle aldehydes well, then probably:)