Iris
Iris in perfumery suggests cool powder, soft violet, dry roots and a buttery woody texture. It can evoke fine face powder or lipstick, but can also feel earthy and restrained.
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It gives musks and woods a smooth, tactile finish and lends florals a composed, powdery depth. Carrot seed, violet and suede can emphasize different aspects of the effect.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural orris materials come from aged iris rhizomes, not simply from the flower. Aroma molecules and accords also create iris effects, so an iris note does not guarantee natural orris butter.
Related notes to explore
Violet →
Violet flower suggests a soft, powdery floral scent with sweet, woody and sometimes raspberry-like nuances
Carrot Seed →
Carrot seed has a dry, earthy and woody aroma with a soft rooty, iris-like nuance
Sandalwood →
Sandalwood is a soft, creamy wood note with milky, warm and gently dry facets
Musk →
Musk can suggest clean fabric, warm skin, soft powder or a rounded, gently animalic warmth
Material references
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Shop Iris fragrances → Browse all fragrance notesFragrance notes describe scent impressions. They can represent natural materials, aroma molecules or accords, rather than a complete list of ingredients.