Le Galion 2014 EDP

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Iris

by Thomas Fontaine

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Le Galion Iris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Thomas Fontaine. Iris opens with Citron, Hibiscus, Bergamot, and Mimosa, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Lily, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Le Galion's Iris carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive take on iris; some find it a masterful, fresh floral, others are put off by a peculiar aldehyde blast. It's a classy scent for those who appreciate a clean, slightly soapy, and subtly complex floral. Definitely for spring days.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Iris 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, understated character and moderate performance make it highly suitable for office or casual wear where subtlety is key. While not a bold statement, its elegance could work for a relaxed formal event, but it's too delicate for sport.

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

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
  • 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 clean, dewy burst of bergamot and mimosa, evoking crisp, sun-drenched gardens. The heart quickly unfolds into a sophisticated blend of iris and lily, providing a smooth, almost soapy floral character with hints of green galbanum. As it settles, a soft base of musk, amber, and cedar emerges, creating an elegant and understated dry down that feels both earthy and subtly warm.

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