Iris (2008)
by Odori

The good news is that Iris by Odori is a very nice fragrance, the bad news is that rumours want both Odori and Bois 1920 (the two italian outfits run by Enzo Grimaldi) being on the edge of stopping their production and retire from the market. Too many releases and too much competition with bigger houses can lead to a disaster for relatively small brands such as the ones we're talking about.

Said that this is an incredibly refined a kinda discreet Iris based fragrance that's not too far from other crowdpleasers of the genre such as Dior Homme or, let's say Chanel's 28 La Pausa. The main note is enriched by heliotrope and a slightly powdery ambery-vanilla base. During the drydown I notice a soapy vibe that's typical of the brand. A perfect fragrance for nights out. Unisex. Stock up before it's too late.

10th July, 2011. (Last Edited: 10th December, 2011.)

Very pleasing scent. Another iris fragrance that doesn't end up smelling like lipstick (see Dior Homme, Ferre for Men). The vanilla really blends everything together but it feels like such a cop out. Much like the coupling of lavender and vanilla. This seems more elegant and suitable for a higher-end job in an office or even a night out for us grunts. Social commentary aside, I find this to be quite pleasing to me. Thumbs up from this middle-class fool.

16th September, 2008.