Iris perfumes

The iris accord is built on orris, the powdery, dry, slightly earthy and carrot-like material obtained from the root of the iris plant. It is a cool, elegant scent family that gives a fragrance a velvety, refined texture.

Orris butter and absolute are made from roots that are dried for several years, which makes them precious; their character comes from molecules called irones. For that reason the iris effect is often supported with ionones and methyl ionones. Iris appears in the heart and base. It pairs well with violet, powdery notes, musk, woods, leather and vanilla. Because it leaves a calm, polished impression, iris suits office wear, daytime and the transitional seasons of spring and autumn.

The Iris accord appears in 8,299 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.

Perfumes led by the Iris accord

• Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette (1989)
• Givenchy Dahlia Noir (2011)
• Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels (2009)
• Prada Infusion d'Homme (2008)
• Dior Homme Sport 2012 (2012)
• Etat Libre D' Orange La Fin Du Monde Etat Libre d'Orange (2013)
• Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen (2008)
• Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever (2020)
• Hermès Hiris Hermès (1999)
• Phlur Father Figure (2023)
• Estee Lauder Estee Estée Lauder (1968)
• Chloé Chloé Eau de Toilette Chloé (2009)
• Guerlain Apres l'Ondee (1906)
• Lattafa Perfumes His Confession (2024)
• Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels (2016)
• Hermès Kelly Caleche Eau de Parfum Hermès (2009)
• Guerlain Vol de Nuit (1933)
• Rochas Tocade (1994)
• Guess Seductive Noir Women (2019)
• Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense (2020)
• Narciso Rodriguez Essence (2009)
• Rochas Madame (1960)
• Yves Rocher Iris Noir (2007)
• Serge Lutens Clair de Musc (2003)