Astrophil & Stella 2021 Extrait

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The Iris Way

by Luca Maffei

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Astrophil & Stella The Iris Way is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Luca Maffei. The Iris Way opens with Elemi and Lemon Leaf, settles into a heart of Iris and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Astrophil & Stella's The Iris Way carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly intimate iris, The Iris Way is a subtle beauty that some adore for its delicacy, while others are left wanting more oomph. It's a skin scent through and through.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
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The Iris Way Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi62%
Lemon Leaf38%
Heartas listed
Iris61%
Myrrh39%
Baseas listed
Vanilla41%
Musk35%
Amber24%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate sillage and clean, understated profile make it excellent for the office where you want to smell good without overwhelming. However, its lack of projection means it might get lost in noisier, more social settings like dates or formal events.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

The Iris Way opens with a bright, almost sugared lemon leaf, softened by the gentle resinous touch of elemi, leading you into its powdery heart. Here, a refined iris takes centre stage, airy and clean, beautifully complemented by the subtle, earthy depth of myrrh. The drydown settles into a comforting embrace of soft musk, warm amber, and a whisper of vanilla, creating a serene, close-to-skin experience.

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