Iris Sangado

The iris note is actually not really my thing... it often comes across as very "dry" and powdery, sometimes even almost "dusty." I usually only like powdery scents when they have a certain sweetness to them. Sometimes the iris can also seem a bit "carrot-like" - I find that somewhat charming at times, but it's not really one of my favored directions. However, the iris can also appear more green and more "juicy" than "powdery-dry," like the scent in a flower shop. I prefer that.

"Iris" by Sangado goes in the latter direction for me, so floral-green and not at all "dry-powdery." I ordered it blindly after the positive experiences with "Hyacinth" from the same brand. With "Iris," no twin is mentioned either, although most perfumes from the Sangado brand seem to be inspired by other fragrances.
When I sniff the bottle, I am reminded of the much-appreciated "Pleasures," but the pyramid doesn't match, as "Pleasures" contains no iris. However, I can't deny that there is a slight similarity in the scent impression. 1:1 comparison on paper: In Pleasures, rose and pink pepper come through more clearly. "Iris" feels a bit fresher and "greener" to me. But there is definitely a certain similarity - but only on paper! On my skin, "Iris" lacks the radiance and distinctiveness of "Pleasures." The similarity here is only marginal.

Regardless of any potential similarity to "Pleasures," "Iris" comes across to me as floral-fresh with green nuances. Bright, friendly, spring-like, but not sweetly delicate or sugary. Overall, it is definitely quite subtle.

Anyone who loves fresh-floral perfumes and is open to "No Name Perfumes" should definitely give this a try.