Korloff Paris 2018 EDP

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Iris Dore

by Olivier Cresp

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Korloff Paris Iris Dore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. Iris Dore opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Iris, Pink Pepper, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Korloff Paris's Iris Dore carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive iris, with some finding it a luxurious, high-quality offering, while others are left wanting, perceiving it as weak or a 'skin scent'. Test before you commit, as individual perception is key.
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  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Iris Dore 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'close to the skin' character make it suitable for office wear, as noted by some reviewers. While versatile, its elegant nature leans away from highly casual or sporty settings, though it is considered a good daytime spring scent.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Iris Dore opens with a bright, clean burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and a soft, elegant lavender. This fresh introduction soon gives way to the sophisticated heart, where powdery iris takes centre stage, delicately spiced with pink pepper and a hint of juniper. The dry down settles into a creamy, warm base of vanilla and sandalwood, underscored by clean musk and a subtle, modern touch of ambroxan, with earthy vetiver adding depth.

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