See Prices

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Irida - Cyclades FiiLiT 2016

6.4 / 10 48 Ratings

A perfume by FiiLiT for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is still in production.
Compare

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Main accords

Citrus

Fresh

Floral

Synthetic

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lemon petitgrain Neroli

Neroli

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Mastic

Cashmeran

Rose

Base Notes

Ambroxan

Papyrus

Violet

Myrrh

Patchouli

Perfumers

Amélie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Ratings

Scent

6.448 Ratings

Longevity

6.538 Ratings

Sillage

6.040 Ratings

Bottle

6.624 Ratings

Value for money

6.411 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 01/24/2023.

Source-backed & verified

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/17/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

pudelbonzo
2404 Reviews

Translated · Show original

pudelbonzo

Very helpful Review 11

Thank you for travelling

I am fond of the company FiiLit - because I like their eco concept - and also their fragrance compositions.

The scents are very distinctive - even quirky - but not strange.
They pleasantly dance out of line.

Moreover, they assign the fragrances to specific geographical regions, which I find very exciting.

So I have already traveled with FiiLit to Amazonia, Japan, the Atlas, and now to the Cyclades - and it has always been interesting.

However, the journey to the Aegean is something for nature-loving backpack tourists.

Dressed appropriately, one wanders through the island group - under a radiant blue sky.
The woody freshness lifts the thoughts and encourages a brisk step.
One is on an exploratory tour - and the Italian strappy sandals must stay at home.
But the sturdy footwear leads to untouched, wild, primal places.
Pioneer feelings arise.

The citrus notes are cooled by neroli - and the hike does not bring on a sweat.
Wild rose bushes waft aromatically over - spiced by myrrh.
Delicate, bitter violets mix in - deepened by patchouli.

One is alone with oneself and nature, breathing calmly and deeply, observing the birds that sail silently against the blue sky.

I say: Thank you for travelling.

03/21/2020

7Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Taurus
1183 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Taurus

Top Review 10

Homage to the Rainbow Bridge

I have already reported extensively on the French brand FiiLiT and its exemplary intention in my comment on “Saudade.” And Leimbacher has already written about the Cyclades. It should perhaps be mentioned that this island group, including Mykonos and Santorini, essentially embodies the cliché of classic Greek tourist destinations. You know, with whitewashed little houses and blue sea and sky.

But what is the deal with Irida? Well, she is the Greek goddess of the rainbow and connects both heaven and earth as well as humans and gods. She is also known as Iris, which is also the name of the rainbow-colored part of the eye. But enough of that - let’s get to the scent.

At first, it comes across as fresh-citrusy, but also somewhat dry and spicy. Irida does not reveal itself to be as clear as the air one might aim for. On the contrary, there’s something dull and herbal lingering in the background. I suspect it’s the resinous, slightly pistachio-like mastic.

If you give Irida a little time, it develops into a more woody-floral Eau de Parfum that drifts towards Hommage à l'Homme by Lalique thanks to the violet. Papyrus seems to further emphasize a fluffy woodiness. I like this much better than the bumpy start, but it still doesn’t come close to the original.

Towards the end, Irida impresses again with a dry charm along with myrrh, but unfortunately also with a somewhat timid bitter note.

All in all, this results in a scent that is almost skin-close, which neither reflects the complexity of a rainbow nor evokes idyllic Cycladic daydreams, but is absolutely okay in the middle part. As a weak consolation, one can at least say that Irida consists of 87% natural ingredients.

07/27/2017

6Scent 6Longevity 4Sillage

Leimbacher
2876 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Leimbacher

Helpful Review 8

A Trojan Summer Horse

The Cyclades, which this fragrance is inspired by, are a group of islands in the Aegean Sea off Greece - a summer scent then? Somehow sunny, citrusy, creamy. But it also has texture and a gripping, heavier backbone. A fruity myrrh, reminiscent of old books. The papyrus in the fragrance pyramid fits perfectly for once. The scent acts as a mediator between Frapin's "L'Humaniste" and "1681" by Carthusia. Fans of the Aegean are eager to test it.

You take 22 degrees, a fine-stony sandy beach, the Greek hills & cliffs, a light sea breeze, a few bare cypress & pine trees - along with a fine book in the shade of this picturesque setting. "Cyclades" feels somewhat like that to me. Slightly oily, ethereal, piercing but unfortunately. It even reminds me a bit of olive oil or crushed macadamia nuts. Orange wood comes to mind, Mediterranean feeling is given. The fragrance doesn't quite decide whether it's a bookworm or a sun worshipper, whether it's creamy sunscreen or a sparkling citrus cocktail. An interesting scent, but it left me & my interest faster than I would have liked.

Bottle: woody & hip & environmentally friendly
Sillage & longevity: some call it moderate, some call it subtle. Just barely 4 hours.

Conclusion: a summer charmer like a good book on a Greek sandy beach. Between relaxation and tingling. Good, not overwhelming.

Updated on 07/27/2017

Statements

12 short views on the fragrance

FvSpee

4 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

13

7

A lot of Cashmeran, little originality. Still very, very beautiful, cheerful, and harmonious. Clear little rose at the heart, melancholic base.

Translated · Show original

Gold

3 years ago

5.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

12

8

Cashmeran and Ambrox don't improve this scent. Very woody with a touch of sweetness from violet. At least it's interestingly composed.

Translated · Show original

Susan

4 years ago

11

8

All lab stocks of Ambroxan and Cashmeran must now be used up. Pure synthetic with citrus sprinkles. Terrible...

Translated · Show original

Yatagan

5 years ago

7Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

7

5

The most synthetic feel, yet strangely better than the competition, as a creamy, resinous citrus freshness unfolds.

Translated · Show original

MossGreen

4 years ago

5

1

I don’t know why, but I feel like someone stuck an incense stick up my nose. For me, just wild molecules.

Translated · Show original

Ergoproxy

5 years ago

7Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

4

2

Here’s the “Ah” under the roof! Replaceable freshness, a rosy hint, and then an undefinable afterglow in super subtle. Doesn’t bother me much.

Translated · Show original

Rieke2021

3 years ago

4Scent 6Longevity 4Sillage

3

Aside from the citrus opening, it’s not a journey to the Cyclades. You won’t find rose + violet there. It becomes creamy, spicy + unfortunately too Ambroxan.

Translated · Show original

Seerose

4 years ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

2

1

Fresh-citrusy. Instead of rose, geranium + green + violet = dense-synthetic texture - very long-lasting. Pleasantly fresh-synthetic mix, strong sillage.

Translated · Show original