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Iris + Incense fragrances

post #1 of 22
11/9/12 at 6:46am
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Iris and incense are one of my favorite combinations. I find Prada's No. 1 Iris, and even Infusion d'Iris to a lesser extent, quite nice, but I'm curious about what others might recommend as a strong example of this combination. Any suggestions?

I also just ordered a sample of Cloon Keen Atelier's Terre de L'Encens, for which I have high hopes...
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post #2 of 22
11/9/12 at 6:53am
Cuir d'Iris by Parfumerie Generale
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post #3 of 22
11/9/12 at 7:03am
Andy Warhol Silver Factory by Bond no.9

It definitely has the incense and it has some old lady smell which I am thinking has to be iris...Basenotes lists iris as a note but fragrantica doesn't. I am sure it is iris tho!
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post #4 of 22
11/9/12 at 7:15am
I was going to suggest the Prada, but it looks like you already enjoy that. Have you smelled the newest flanker, Infusion d'Iris Absolue? It's wonderful, I think you'll enjoy it.

Also try Dzonghka by L'Artisan Parfumeur.
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post #5 of 22
11/9/12 at 8:29am
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Thanks, I'd forgotten all about Silver Factory! I remember loving it when I tried it years ago; time to revisit this one obviously
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post #6 of 22
11/9/12 at 8:38am
Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens. Prepare to be blown away.
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post #7 of 22
11/9/12 at 8:40am
I love Silver Factory but I smell NO iris in it when I wear it, regardless of what the pyramid/notes are. It is a incense fragrance, through and through.
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post #8 of 22
11/9/12 at 9:01am
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Originally Posted by JiveHippo View Post

Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens. Prepare to be blown away.

+1 agree assuming your not a newbie kb2003!
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post #9 of 22
11/9/12 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

I love Silver Factory but I smell NO iris in it when I wear it, regardless of what the pyramid/notes are. It is a incense fragrance, through and through.

I agree it is definitely prominent incense based fragrance, yet somewhere in the undertones I can smell a iris note. I am almost positive it is iris because iris to my nose, does have a distinct smell more so than most flower notes.

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Originally Posted by kb2003 View Post

Thanks, I'd forgotten all about Silver Factory! I remember loving it when I tried it years ago; time to revisit this one obviously

Definitely a good fragrance, and I am not to fond of incense based fragrances, yet this one is very manageable.
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post #10 of 22
11/9/12 at 2:36pm
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post


Also try Dzonghka by L'Artisan Parfumeur.


^^^^ this one and I'll add....

Carthusia 1681
Opus V (to appreciate this you have to be fine with heavy doses of norlimbanol)
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post #11 of 22
11/11/12 at 8:54pm
Dzongkha.

Theres no incense in Iris Silver Mist though.
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post #12 of 22
11/12/12 at 12:29am
VC&A Bois D'iris
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post #13 of 22
11/12/12 at 12:51am
I have a sample of Terre de l'encens by Cloon Keen Atelier. Pleasant, dry and mildly carrotty, with a subtle incense note. A bit too timid for my taste really.
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post #14 of 22
11/12/12 at 6:33am
Serge Luten Gris Clair.
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post #15 of 22
12/4/12 at 1:06pm
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Originally Posted by kb2003 View Post

Iris and incense are one of my favorite combinations. I'm curious about what others might recommend as a strong example of this combination. Any suggestions? I also just ordered a sample of Cloon Keen Atelier's Terre de L'Encens, for which I have high hopes...

What did you think of terre de l'encens? It is one of my favourite fragrances. Not 100% perfect, but the best iris incence I have found.
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post #16 of 22
12/4/12 at 1:46pm
Opus V, Dzongkha and Iris Silver Mist are the ones I like.
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post #17 of 22
12/4/12 at 7:17pm
i dont see too much here about jo malone but they just came out with a frag called "iris white musk"

and i gotta say it was hands down the best iris frag ive ever smelled
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post #18 of 22
12/4/12 at 8:06pm
Shalimar is an Iris and Incense masterpiece.
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post #19 of 22
12/5/12 at 1:40am
Amouage Ubar Woman.
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post #20 of 22
12/5/12 at 2:29am
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Theres no incense in Iris Silver Mist though.

true!



I´ll add Bois de Turquie.
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post #21 of 22
12/5/12 at 4:59am
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Originally Posted by galwaygirl001 View Post

What did you think of terre de l'encens? It is one of my favourite fragrances. Not 100% perfect, but the best iris incence I have found.

I am just getting to know Cloon Keen Terre de L'Encens and I am really enjoying it. I'm looking forward to hearing what kb2003 has to say about it. What I would say though is that for me it smells more pepper dominant than incense. To me, Terre de L'Encens is Iris...pepper....wood.....soft incense. Nice and dry. Easy. Androgynous. It is more Terre than L'Encens. It would be a nice alternative to VC&A Bois D'Iris, a bit drier and less sweet.

Oh, and + however many for Dzongkha.

Edit: Oops, it is Cloon Keen not Keen Cloon, sorry! Anyway, try it, it's great!
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post #22 of 22
12/5/12 at 6:59am
Prada Infusion d' Homme?
L' Artisan Dzongkha!
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