Acqua di Parma 2006 EDP

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Iris Nobile

by Francis Kurkdjian , Françoise Caron

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Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Françoise Caron. Iris Nobile opens with Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin, and Iris, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Orange Blossom, Cedar, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Acqua di Parma's Iris Nobile carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly noble iris-led floral, Iris Nobile is a complex, elegant, and often polarising scent. It can sometimes lean a little mature, but it is undeniably high-quality and worth seeking out if you crave a bold, distinctive floral with a vintage touch.
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  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Iris Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Iris Nobile's powerful sillage and good longevity, combined with its opulent floral and powdery accords, make it better suited for evening wear or special occasions rather than the office. While some found it comforting for daily wear, its richness and 'old-fashioned' character push it towards more formal or date settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Iris Nobile opens with a zesty burst of citrus - mandarin and bergamot - quickly softened by a delicate star anise, leading into the heart of the fragrance. Here, a creamy, powdery iris takes centre stage, beautifully interwoven with rich white florals like tuberose and orange blossom, alongside the honeyed nuance of mimosa. The dry down settles into a warm, sensual embrace of amber and vanilla, grounding the opulent florals with a quietly sophisticated sweetness.

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