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.