Iris
Grain
Leather
Vanilla
Woody notes
Praliné
Amber
04/08/2023
Elysium
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The Orchid Of The Poor
The Florentine iris is a precious Tuscan flower, exported all over the world, called giaggiolo by the Tuscans and known to the eyes of the world as the lily of Florence. Because of its extraordinary resemblance to the elegant tropical flower, this marvellous flower, also known as the orchid of the poor, grows spontaneously in our region. To admire the flowering of the Florentine iris, it will be enough from late spring to go just outside the city. The intense and persistent scent is reminiscent of violets and inebriates the senses. What makes the Florentine Iris unique in the world does not lie in the beautiful flower. The rhizome jealously protects its exceptionality underground. The latter is collected, processed, and processed for sale and export using almost manual artisan techniques.
Imperial Purple is part of four perfumes from the ZARA Fragrance Series N° 01 collection, a select line signed by leading master perfumers. Masterfully created by Ane Ayo, it takes its name from the purple iris flower, of course. When I think of Imperial, I can't help but relate it to the Medici family, Imperial implies royalty, and the Medici dominated Florence during the 15th century. Ayo's creation puts the seductive powdery purple flower on the backbone while other elements rotate around it, namely smooth leather and gourmand vanilla. While the formula of dusty green iris bedecked with leather and vanilla isn't groundbreaking, the result here is nothing short of mind-blowing.
The scent begins with a floral explosion, a heavy verdant and powdery accord with lipstick-like undertones. Though dominant and intense, underneath is a faint citrus undertone of what I assume is a blend of bergamot and orange peel that lingers for a while. The initial stage is all about dry, waxy, and powdery iris.
A sweet and slightly gourmand accord announces the arrival of the heart. On one side, spicy and pastry-like vanilla strives to mitigate the make-up nuance released by the iris rhizome. On the other side, a burnt musty nuance, a bit nutty, balances the scent emitted by the cereals. In the middle of this concoction, I get a dewy, jammy, and dry rosiness tinge, as if rose petals were also present. It is not too prominent and does not turn the fragrance into a rose-centred kind.
Unexpectedly, in the dry-down Imperial Purple turns chocolaty and leathery. The former comes from the pralines, while the latter is a smooth suede, not the raw leather we meet in Full Moon over the Desert or Ombré Leather (2018) Eau de Parfum, whose powerful animal smell could be disturbing. The fragrance notes include vanilla, which I don't get too much. Instead, the smooth butteriness of the iris is still taking centre stage; other notes do not subside it. When I smell it closely, the leather note is quite distinct. A powdery and leathery accord remains on the blotter many hours and days later.
A formal and classy fragrance, best suited for cold weather during the evenings and nights of fall and winter. It may not be as strong as the other pieces in the same series, but both projection and longevity are above moderate. It is similar to iris-based fragrances from the house Dior and Valentino, and the quality is superior to ZARA standards.
I'm basing my experience on a bottle I've owned since April 2023.
-Elysium
Imperial Purple is part of four perfumes from the ZARA Fragrance Series N° 01 collection, a select line signed by leading master perfumers. Masterfully created by Ane Ayo, it takes its name from the purple iris flower, of course. When I think of Imperial, I can't help but relate it to the Medici family, Imperial implies royalty, and the Medici dominated Florence during the 15th century. Ayo's creation puts the seductive powdery purple flower on the backbone while other elements rotate around it, namely smooth leather and gourmand vanilla. While the formula of dusty green iris bedecked with leather and vanilla isn't groundbreaking, the result here is nothing short of mind-blowing.
The scent begins with a floral explosion, a heavy verdant and powdery accord with lipstick-like undertones. Though dominant and intense, underneath is a faint citrus undertone of what I assume is a blend of bergamot and orange peel that lingers for a while. The initial stage is all about dry, waxy, and powdery iris.
A sweet and slightly gourmand accord announces the arrival of the heart. On one side, spicy and pastry-like vanilla strives to mitigate the make-up nuance released by the iris rhizome. On the other side, a burnt musty nuance, a bit nutty, balances the scent emitted by the cereals. In the middle of this concoction, I get a dewy, jammy, and dry rosiness tinge, as if rose petals were also present. It is not too prominent and does not turn the fragrance into a rose-centred kind.
Unexpectedly, in the dry-down Imperial Purple turns chocolaty and leathery. The former comes from the pralines, while the latter is a smooth suede, not the raw leather we meet in Full Moon over the Desert or Ombré Leather (2018) Eau de Parfum, whose powerful animal smell could be disturbing. The fragrance notes include vanilla, which I don't get too much. Instead, the smooth butteriness of the iris is still taking centre stage; other notes do not subside it. When I smell it closely, the leather note is quite distinct. A powdery and leathery accord remains on the blotter many hours and days later.
A formal and classy fragrance, best suited for cold weather during the evenings and nights of fall and winter. It may not be as strong as the other pieces in the same series, but both projection and longevity are above moderate. It is similar to iris-based fragrances from the house Dior and Valentino, and the quality is superior to ZARA standards.
I'm basing my experience on a bottle I've owned since April 2023.
-Elysium
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