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Iris Pallida Absolute

Note Profile

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About

Iris Pallida Absolute exudes a delicate, powdery and elegant floral aroma with nuanced hints of violet, woods, and earth. It is renowned for its creamy, buttery, and slightly rooty facets, lending luxurious softness and sophistication to fragrances.

Scent Profile

Iris Pallida Absolute has a refined, powdery floral scent with creamy, buttery undertones and subtle hints of violet, woods, and earth. Its aroma evolves from a cool, rooty freshness to a soft, velvety finish with a lingering, elegant dryness. The note is prized for its sophisticated, nuanced complexity and long-lasting character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting

Family Floral, Woody & Earthy, Elemental

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Iris pallida absolute

A natural extract

CAS 8002-73-1

An exact name match, and the SPECIES matters: the naive search offered Iris germanica, which is a different plant under a different CAS. Pallida and germanica are both orris and are not interchangeable.

How the layers join

Origin

This absolute is extracted from the rhizomes of Iris pallida, cultivated mainly in Italy and France. The rhizomes are harvested, dried for several years to develop their scent, and then processed through solvent extraction to yield the absolute. The labor-intensive production and low yield contribute to its rarity and value.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Iris Pallida Absolute primarily in the heart and base of compositions to impart a powdery, creamy texture and enhance floral accords. It blends well with violet, rose, woody notes, and musks, and is essential in classic powdery and orris-based fragrances. Its fixative properties help anchor lighter notes and add depth to both feminine and unisex perfumes.