Carolina Herrera 2020 Edp

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Iris Empire

Carolina Herrera Iris Empire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Iris Empire opens with Cinnamon and Davana, settles into a heart of Iris and Violet, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Leather, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Carolina Herrera's Iris Empire carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive potion. Some find it a 'masterpiece' and 'gorgeous', while others are left cold by its earthy, lipstick-iris punch. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you love a complex, sophisticated interpretation of iris, you might just find your new obsession here.
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
Iris Empire Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 24%
Fruity 9%
Green 2%
Sweet 27%
Warm 27%
Woody 9%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 4%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Iris
92%
Powdery
80%
Leather
69%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and dense, warm accords, particularly the iris and leather, make it a bit much for an office setting. However, its complex and luxurious nature makes it a perfect fit for a romantic date night or sophisticated formal events, especially in colder weather. It's too rich and heavy for casual or sporty wear.

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About

Iris Empire opens with a rich, warm spice, a fleeting glimpse of cinnamon that quickly gives way to the star of the show: a deep, powdery iris. This is no shy floral; it's a bold, almost rooty iris, softened by violet and dusted with dark chocolate. As it settles, a luxurious leather emerges, intertwining with earthy patchouli and warming benzoin, rounded off by a whisper of mystical frankincense. The overall effect is a dense, opulent embrace that hints at vintage glamour with a modern edge.