Jacques Fath 2018 Parfum

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L'Iris de Fath

by Patrice Revillard

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Jacques Fath L'Iris de Fath is a Parfum launched in 2018, created by Patrice Revillard. L'Iris de Fath opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Jacques Fath's L'Iris de Fath carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This legendary iris scent is a paradox - it's either an unparalleled masterpiece, or a wildly overpriced disappointment. There's no middle ground, so sample first to see if you're in for a sublime experience or just a lot of rooty orris.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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L'Iris de Fath 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined and close-wearing nature, with average sillage and good longevity, makes it perfect for formal settings and dates without being overpowering. While many wear it casually, its premium feel elevates it for dressier occasions. It's too delicate for active sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a distinctive earthy, rooty iris, almost bread-like in its depth, quickly softened by a plush, dewy peach. This initial duality evolves into a complex floral heart, where delicate violet and a hint of spicy carnation intertwine with a powdery rose. The base settles into a sophisticated chypre blend of oakmoss, creamy sandalwood, and clean musk, maintaining the iris's serene elegance throughout its journey.

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