Frédéric Malle 2000 EDT

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Iris Poudre

by Pierre Bourdon

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Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Pierre Bourdon. Iris Poudre opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Rosewood, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Leather, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Frédéric Malle's Iris Poudre carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it with a capital L and H. Some find it a masterpiece of aldehydic iris, embodying elegance and refinement. Others? They're getting dirty nappy, public loo, and cheap baby wipes. Proceed with caution.
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  • Elegant
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  • Sophisticated
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Iris Poudre Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated and classic profile, coupled with a generally moderate projection, makes it suitable for office and formal events. While some find its longevity inconsistent, it's generally too elegant and composed for casual or sport wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Iris Poudre opens with a sparkling, clean burst of aldehydes, grapefruit, and bergamot, quickly softening into a complex floral heart. Orris and iris provide a rich, earthy powderiness, complemented by the delicate sweetness of violet and rose, and a touch of indolic floralcy from jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base settles into a sophisticated blend of woods - cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and ebony - with a clean musk and a whisper of vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a refined, powdery trail.

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