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A Reference Iris?

post #1 of 6
3/16/09 at 8:13pm
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Which fragrance most closely resembles pure iris root butter?

Also, on a related note: does Prada's Infusion D'Iris smell like iris? Luca Turin's guide says that it doesn't...and I don't know enough about the pure scent to say either way. I do, however, know that I like it
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post #2 of 6
3/16/09 at 8:44pm
Based on my experience with the butter, The Different Companys Bois d'Iris is the closest to pure iris root butter, with MPGs Iris Bleu Gris a close second.
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post #3 of 6
3/16/09 at 8:48pm
Hey - I like IdI too. And there's something the same in all these "iris" scents to my nose. I just assumed it was the iris. Bois d'Iris, Infusion d'Iris, Infusion d'Homme, etc. It's good, and I like it.

Bois d'Iris is very enjoyable. Glad you think that's the one, zztop.
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post #4 of 6
3/16/09 at 11:48pm
My Infusion D'Homme has lots of iris to offer!
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post #5 of 6
3/17/09 at 3:33am
I agree with Bois d'Iris. Dior homme is a better constructed perfume, though - the iris note in Bois fades terribly quickly. But the first 10 minutes are heaven.
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post #6 of 6
3/17/09 at 5:58am
I know you asked for one fragrance to use as a reference point but you'll get a better understanding of iris with an exploration of several scents.

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Originally Posted by the_good_life View Post

I agree with Bois d'Iris. Dior homme is a better constructed perfume, though - the iris note in Bois fades terribly quickly. But the first 10 minutes are heaven.

I couldn't agree more and I'd add L'Artisan Iris Pallida, Miller Harris Terre d'Iris and Prada Iris (the first one, not Infusion d'Iris).
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