Intense Iris
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Narissa Rouge
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a right tease. Montale promises 'Intense' but delivers a soft, clean iris that many find beautiful, but a fair few get absolutely nothing from. Prepare for a fight over whether it even exists, let alone if it lasts.
This musky floral often feels a bit of a gamble fresh out of the box, with many reporting a synthetic opening. But give it time to macerate, and you're rewarded with a clean, powdery scent that's a sophisticated nod to its inspiration.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 34% | 42% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 20% | 27% |
| Warm | 1% | 3% |
| Woody | 26% | 18% |
| Earthy | 12% | 9% |
| Animalic | 18% | 14% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its clean, understated character and frequently noted weak sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While elegant enough for formal events or dates, its poor projection might mean it gets lost in the crowd.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, powdery floral profile, make it suitable for office wear and casual settings once macerated. It's not loud enough for a statement formal event, and too soft for energetic sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Woody, Powdery accords and Iris, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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