L'Erbolario EDP

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Iris

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L'Erbolario Iris is an Eau de Parfum. Iris opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hawthorn and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Musk, Vanilla, and Tobacco. L'Erbolario's Iris carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a fiercely divisive powder bomb, a sweet iris that smells like luxury make-up or baby wipes depending on who you ask. Prepare for monstrous longevity and projection too - it’s not for shrinking violets.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Powdery
  • Calm
  • Clean
  • Cozy
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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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its intense sillage and exceptional longevity, Iris might be too overpowering for an office setting. However, its warming, sensual nature and comforting sweetness are perfect for date nights or cosier formal events, whilst it's a bit too heavy for casual wear or 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

L'Erbolario Iris opens with a burst of bright aldehydic sweetness, softened by a touch of ylang-ylang and bergamot. The heart quickly reveals a plush, powdery iris, underpinned by the gentle floral whisper of hawthorn. As it dries down, a substantial base of sugar cane and vanilla emerges, wrapped in soft musk, with just a hint of tobacco lending a subtle, dark edge to this intensely powdery and sweet composition.

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