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Iris Poudre (2000)
by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
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Iris Poudre means 'Powdered Iris' in English. The fragrance is an aldehydic floral, so may be too feminine for some. Created by Pierre Bourdon who also created classics such as Cool Water
Iris Poudre Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Orange, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation. .
Middle Notes- Magnolia, Jasmine, Muguet, Violetta-Rose, Aldehydes .
Base Notes- Iris, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ebony..
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   |  The opening of Iris Poudre is one of the most beautiful fragrance openings ever - the powdery iris is just magnificent. However, after a bit there is an abrupt switch to the vanillic middle and base notes, which become less impressive, and a bit "cool" in tone. It is by no means awful, and is still a very beautiful fragrance, but the drydown leaves me a little disenchanted. Iris Poudre is like a gorgeous woman who looks amazing and comes on with huge amounts of charm, only to turn out to actually be kind of regular once you get to know her. I still think it is one of the better examples of this style and is a very worthwhile addition to anyone's fragrance wardrobe. 12 May 2009 |
  |  I don't really get this one. It is a floral aldehyde seriously lackin any sort of weight. The aldehydes are too watery and the iris almost imperceptible to me. This is hardly a grand showcase to iris. Ok, but not brilliant. Serge lutens Iris Silver Mist is a million times better.21 October 2008 |
 | The name says it all: a powdery iris. But it's not a huge powderiness, it's quite soft. And I have trouble with iris notes. They usually come off too 'cosmetic' as in 'the waxy overtones of the smell of lipstick'. I disliked the iris in Dior Homme but I can appreciate it here. Turns a little fruity towards the end which is probably what softens the iris and powders up to a gentle hum of a fragrance. 28 August 2008 |
 | My first thought upon sniffing Iris Poudre is "Wow, this smells just like Chanel's No.5!" After it settles, and the basenotes become more prominent, I agree 100% with Cedriceccentric who said: "If Chanel would have made a No.5 for men this is what it would have been like." I attribute the slightly masculine vibe to the tonka in the base - although it is quite obviously a unisex frag. A smooth, wearable aldehydic floral. 20 July 2008 |
  | I must be made of sugar because I turn all fragrances sweet. This one opens so beautifully, like a blast of flower petals and plum liqueur with a hint of citrus. I love the opening. It is stunning! I'm also surprised by this fragrance because it didn't seem to match the "powdery" expectation. Within minutes... I'm sitting in a vat of honey with supremely scented flower petals raining on me. If this was a joy ride at a perfume theme park I would be squealing with delight, but kind of glad when I got off the ride. Another one I like, but can't wear. 15 July 2008 |
 | Smooth and stunning in its opening, this scent is a pure floral-aldehyde masterpiece. The aldehydic rose-violet note makes its appearance alongside the top notes, and then the whole settles into its floral-aldehyde heart and woody oriental and musky base notes, quieting a bit and dropping a notch from its initial peak. The rest of the ride is milder, and more intimate and charming as it wins you over with seductive murmurs of slightly powdery sweetness. 20 April 2008 |
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