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The elegant, powdery, earthy Iris Dream!
My fragrance journey and the fascination that arose from it began for me in 2021. Although I had always been careful to wear a good perfume before that and had one or two bottles at home, I was far from having heard anything about niche perfumes or having built a perfume collection.
The height of my experience was a certain Prada L'Homme, from which I had completely emptied a 100ml bottle - back then, the bottles ran out quickly when you only used one perfume for all occasions. I loved the pleasantly powdery, clean note. A versatile weapon that probably appeals to almost every woman and man!
What I didn't know back then! There is so much more! Thus, L'Homme bridges to the fragrance I want to review today: Irisss....
About a year after my fascination with fragrances began and many tested niche scents later, it was finally time for the sample of Irisss!
I hoped that I had found a niche version of Prada L'Homme. At the same time, there was also considerable respect, as it was said to be nothing like the aforementioned designer. And yes, the reviewers were right! Something completely different awaited me!
Irisss starts with the namesake main actor (reportedly one of the highest concentrations of iris oil in the entire fragrance industry) alongside a juicy carrot note mixed with a beautifully present clove. Overall, this creates a buttery, soapy, floral, creamy scent impression. The carrot is never disturbing for me but rather complements the iris very well.
As the fragrance develops, the uniqueness comes into play: Due to the high iris content, the scent becomes earthier and darker. Thus, a fascinating mix of an elegant, soapy yet also earthy and quite dark fragrance emerges!
These various facets make it an absolute all-rounder!
For me, the scent is the epitome of unisex and is well suited as a daytime and evening fragrance.
It also fits well in every season. Only at temperatures beyond the 30-degree mark would it be a bit too powdery for me. The only personal limitation I impose: Due to its elegance, I wear Irisss almost exclusively when I put on a shirt. Then, in my opinion, it shines even more!
The price is already extremely high. However, if you consider that there is really as much iris oil contained as advertised - iris is, after all, one of the most expensive ingredients possible - this factor becomes more bearable. The quality offered, in my opinion, leaves no room for discussion, especially since I personally have not found a more affordable alternative with the same wonderful scent progression.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I still highly appreciate Prada L'Homme, but the true iris dream is hidden in the world of niche fragrances. The answer to when the search ends can only be answered by each person for themselves. For my nose, however, Irisss was already a bullseye and is thus allowed to move in with me!
The height of my experience was a certain Prada L'Homme, from which I had completely emptied a 100ml bottle - back then, the bottles ran out quickly when you only used one perfume for all occasions. I loved the pleasantly powdery, clean note. A versatile weapon that probably appeals to almost every woman and man!
What I didn't know back then! There is so much more! Thus, L'Homme bridges to the fragrance I want to review today: Irisss....
About a year after my fascination with fragrances began and many tested niche scents later, it was finally time for the sample of Irisss!
I hoped that I had found a niche version of Prada L'Homme. At the same time, there was also considerable respect, as it was said to be nothing like the aforementioned designer. And yes, the reviewers were right! Something completely different awaited me!
Irisss starts with the namesake main actor (reportedly one of the highest concentrations of iris oil in the entire fragrance industry) alongside a juicy carrot note mixed with a beautifully present clove. Overall, this creates a buttery, soapy, floral, creamy scent impression. The carrot is never disturbing for me but rather complements the iris very well.
As the fragrance develops, the uniqueness comes into play: Due to the high iris content, the scent becomes earthier and darker. Thus, a fascinating mix of an elegant, soapy yet also earthy and quite dark fragrance emerges!
These various facets make it an absolute all-rounder!
For me, the scent is the epitome of unisex and is well suited as a daytime and evening fragrance.
It also fits well in every season. Only at temperatures beyond the 30-degree mark would it be a bit too powdery for me. The only personal limitation I impose: Due to its elegance, I wear Irisss almost exclusively when I put on a shirt. Then, in my opinion, it shines even more!
The price is already extremely high. However, if you consider that there is really as much iris oil contained as advertised - iris is, after all, one of the most expensive ingredients possible - this factor becomes more bearable. The quality offered, in my opinion, leaves no room for discussion, especially since I personally have not found a more affordable alternative with the same wonderful scent progression.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I still highly appreciate Prada L'Homme, but the true iris dream is hidden in the world of niche fragrances. The answer to when the search ends can only be answered by each person for themselves. For my nose, however, Irisss was already a bullseye and is thus allowed to move in with me!
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Miri0808 1 year ago
Great description, I feel the same way as you do :-)
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