As a man, I also enjoy floral scents and specifically got a sample of your "Iris Poudre." I was so curious! From the house of Frédéric Malle, I expected the ultimate iris.
I sprayed it and then! I was astonished! I already knew this scent. Where had I encountered this soft, powdery iris before?
I searched through my small collection and lo and behold, a true scent twin! "Les Impératrices Japonaises" by Roméa d'Améor! This fragrance was also created by you. I sprayed both side by side and found no differences. It's nice when you can kill two birds with one stone. First, you offer your own creation among the "Nieschigsten" of the niche, and a few years later, you reintroduce the whole thing under a different label at a lower price. Right now, your own copy is even available as a special offer at ALzD.
Please don't get me wrong. I admire your unique business sense and I love the scent very much. However, I am glad that I didn't pay too much.
Now back to the scent. Here, one is offered pure bright powdery floral elegance. Not too heavy, not too biting. The whole thing floats on a warm but bright creamy base. Wonderful!
I feel the same way about Chypienne and Hyacinth... ;-) Since I've noticed that aldehydes usually bother me, I actually find "Japonaises" even nicer... Still, thanks for pointing out the similarity, and you really have to like powdery iris.
I've also sprayed both fragrances side by side now and I can only agree with Chypienne's impression. I feel the same about both characters. I.P. is much more powdery, sweeter, and aldehydic. Both are lovely.
Interesting: I experience the scents very differently. Iris Poudre is aldehydic, with an old-fashioned vibe and a distant resemblance to Chanel No 5, while the Japanese one is stricter, more reserved, and harsher. Both are beautiful interpretations of iris!
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