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Orris Butter

Note Profile

Botanical 23 perfumes

Also Known As

Iris Butter, Moroccan Orris Butter

About

Orris Butter has a rich, powdery, and violet-like floral aroma with creamy, buttery facets and subtle earthy undertones. Its scent is elegant and luxurious, often used to impart a soft, powdery texture and a sense of sophistication to perfumes. Orris Butter is highly valued for its complexity and unique ability to add depth and smoothness to floral compositions.

Scent Profile

Orris Butter has a soft, powdery floral aroma reminiscent of violets, with creamy, buttery nuances and subtle earthy, woody undertones. Its scent evolves slowly, revealing a velvety texture and a lingering, elegant richness. The overall impression is refined and complex, contributing a plush, enveloping quality to fragrances.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Family Floral, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Iris germanica butter

A natural extract

CAS 1048028-77-8

Orris butter IS iris butter - the concrete of aged Iris germanica rhizome. Distinct from the `iris` note, which is the broader powdery-root idea.

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Origin

Orris Butter is extracted from the rhizomes of Iris germanica or Iris pallida, which are harvested and aged for several years before processing. The material is obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction, yielding a concentrated, waxy substance rich in irones, the molecules responsible for its distinctive scent.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Orris Butter primarily in the heart and base of compositions to impart a powdery, luxurious texture and enhance floral accords. It blends well with violet, rose, sandalwood, and citrus notes, and is valued for adding depth and smoothness to both feminine and unisex fragrances. Due to its potency and cost, it is used sparingly and often reserved for high-end creations.