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Myrrhe & Délires 2000

7.6 / 10 93 Ratings
A popular perfume by Guerlain for men, released in 2000. The scent is floral-powdery. It was last marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Woody
Spicy

Fragrance Notes

IrisIris VioletViolet BergamotBergamot MuskMusk JasmineJasmine Violet leafViolet leaf

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.693 Ratings
Longevity
7.269 Ratings
Sillage
6.172 Ratings
Bottle
7.872 Ratings
Value for money
7.113 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 10/22/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance was part of the collection Essenze.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Florentine Iris (Eau de Parfum) by Ermenegildo Zegna
Florentine Iris Eau de Parfum
Bucoliques de Provence by L'Artisan Parfumeur
Bucoliques de Provence
iri_del by Nomenclature
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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions
ColinM

516 Reviews
ColinM
ColinM
Top Review 11  
Classy iris
From the very opening Florentine Iris shows its pleasant, informal, unpretentious yet classy personality: a fresh, crystalline iris note, somehow “icy” and grey, really clean but rich in its own way, laying on a base accord of subtle, dusty musky notes and gently surrounded by other flowers - both sweeter & softer (violet) and more shady and camphoraceous (jasmine) thus enhancing “in stereo” the complex facets of iris, from the brighter/powdery to the darker/earthier. Not much else: surely not a realistic hyper-rooty “lipstick” iris scent, not even that powdery or sweet: just a sharp, cold, fresh, clean and quite “restrained” contemporary iris scent more closer to masculine fragrances like L’Homme de Coeur by Divine, or Prada Infusion d’Homme. Iris is one of the notes I know less, this meaning I can’t judge “how good” this smells in terms of quality: but to me it smells good, and I suppose it’s enough for me. I’ve been lucky enough to receive a bottle of this from a friend and fellow fragrance fan, and I happily wear it quite often – it actually quite grew on me to be honest. Fans of more realistic, earthier, “rawer” and more complex iris scent may find better fragrances (like Iris 39 by Le Labo for instance); while if you’re looking for a discreet, versatile, everyday solid iris scent, then this is a totally compelling option, much better than others if you ask me (like Prada). In no way this is close to mainstream “office-safe” scents, as it is much more elegant and better made, but it would totally work as a safe scent for any circumstance. Plus, its texture is quite thin and discreet, yet there is room for a nice contrast of shades, from violet to grey to black-ish base nuances. The projection is more bold than one may think, and it lasts decently long enough. Not sure if it's worth the price (I know I say that for pretty much any scent), but in case of discounts or deals, it would surely be. Perfect for colder days.

7-7,5/10
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Fatihkarl

30 Reviews
Fatihkarl
Fatihkarl
Helpful Review 4  
Lakmé Iris: Duet of Flowers
Elegant, so clean, luxurious, floral, powdery and wonderful fragrance.

This scent reminds me of the North of Italy or the South of the Alpine Mountains in spring. A lush nature, land that blooms in spring and rivers flowing cold water in spring.

And the scents of fresh flowers that come to my nose with the breeze of the wind: Especially the unique, dominant and different scent of the iris. Violet accompanies the iris too. Musk and jasmine note also affects the smell slightly. Bergamot is only a little effective at opening. But the iris is always dominant and effective: Especially iris and violet give this scent a bright, grayish and peaceful theme.

I think this is the smell of spring times. Do you know the piece 'Lakmé: Duo des Fleurs' composed by Léo Delibes?

That song mentions roses and jasmine. But this perfume doesn't smell of roses. Iris, violet, etc. flowers have a scent.

Whenever I spray this fragrance, 'Delibes: Lakmé - Duo des fleurs' music plays in my mind.

"Doucement glissons de son flot charmant
Suivons le courant fuyant
Dans l’onde frémissante
D’une main nonchalante
Viens, gagnons le bord,
Où la source dort et
L’oiseau, l’oiseau chante.
Sous le dôme épais
Où le blanc jasmin
Viens, descendons ensemble."

This fragrance makes me feel good feelings from opening to the end. Absolutely elegant, pleasant and the smell that evokes a clean soap. It's a genderless smell. As a man, I really like it.

It lasts more than 30 hours on my skin.Suitable for use in spring and autumn.
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Hitchslap

106 Reviews
Hitchslap
Hitchslap
3  
Wait for the BERGAMOT
This is odd, not really impressed with the first few hours of this on my skin. The notes seem muddled, bland and uninteresting, well, at least to my nose.

After a while though, look out!
Really beautiful BERGAMOT with a nice background of iris.

Definitely makes it a first date type of scent, assuming you spray on a few hours before the dinner or WARM weather event.

High brow without trying too hard.
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loewenherz

916 Reviews
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loewenherz
Top Review 15  
Here is a Man
The essence and character of iris, or iris root, are something special among the common accords in perfumes. Cool, powdery, clean, and sometimes distant, it is situated somewhere between chalky light white and bright blue-gray, often with a hint of makeup or lipstick in it - this roughly outlines its attributes. I really like the nature of iris and iris fragrances - and yet I have (still) none in my collection.

Although most perfumes that feature iris rightly call themselves 'unisex', I still find many of them to lean more towards the feminine - they are often delicate and fragile scents, shy and fine and fleeting like pale gray morning mist. Ermenegildo Zegna's iris is a fragrance for men - finally, I might almost say - and I hope I find the right words to adequately describe its subtle masculinity.

Florentine Iris is the scent for a man who is more 'not old' than actually 'young' - there is no youthfulness in it, but rather a lack of that saturated maturity that some iris fragrances possess. I envision a well-groomed, slender, finely built man with a controlled demeanor and delicacy and refinement in his body language and expression - perhaps with a fine mustache, his hair carefully parted. Here is a fragrance in an elegant gray, cool and as powder-fine as plaster or talcum, like what gymnasts use to dry their hands. The bergamot is hardly hesperidic, but adds an initial freshness and delicacy - just as the musk does not provide warmth - let alone anything animalistic - but allows the gray to darken just, just slightly, maintaining its gracefulness and accuracy. Jasmine seems barely perceptible, but the violet adds a kind of pale echo and gives the cool gray its subtle blue and elegance. Here is (almost) pure iris. Here is a man.

Conclusion: should I ever want an iris fragrance in my collection - it would probably be this one.
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Mustang69

98 Reviews
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Mustang69
Top Review 16  
Enchanted
Iris, blue-hued,
simple magic
at peace within.
Perfection and grace
self-sufficient, turned inward.
A smile from you
for the moment.
Everything floats.
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13 short views on the fragrance
1
Very classy. Gives me the same vibes as L'Atessa? Great longevity on my clothes. Wish I'd bought more of this discontinued collection.
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1
Quiet luxury - very Zegna. Strangely alien feeling fresh white floral. Ultimate clean linen scent, I haven’t found anything close. Beautiful
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"Iris!"
"Robäärt, what is??"
"If someone forced me to buy an iris perfume, then THIS stuff!"
"Are we charming today?"
"I tried."
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Alluring scent, especially for a woman who loves to cross boundaries: powdery iris meets jasmine and a very captivating violet.
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1
not a men's fragrance for me, but women will surely enjoy it too! A beautiful, vintage-inspired iris scent!
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5
A rather feminine iris scent, delicious and powdery as always, but it lacks edge for a man; I prefer the new Acqua di Iris!
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4
Harmonious, calm iris-clean scent, perfectly in line with the motto "In calmness lies strength."
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10 years ago
3
I tested it more often after my comment. De-sa-strous. Nothing to be done. I suspect the iris. Little bastard.
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2
It's too floral and feminine for me. It also doesn't last long and hardly projects.
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1 year ago
1
A tailored suit that asks uncomfortable questions. Dust-dry, slim, distinguished, very distant. Feminine-floral? Where??
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