L'Erbolario EDT

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Iris Tenue

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

Iris Tenue is a quiet, soft iris scent. Hawthorn and musk keep it gentle, and a little tobacco in the base gives it some warmth. It suits anyone who wants a subtle floral that does not announce itself.
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  • Powdery
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Iris Tenue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ylang-Ylang51%
Bergamot49%
Heartas listed
Iris58%
Hawthorn42%
Baseas listed
Musk38%
Vanilla37%
Tobacco26%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft, clean character make it ideal for office wear and casual outings, offering a pleasant aura without overwhelming. It's too delicate for formal events and entirely unsuitable 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.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Iris Tenue opens simply with ylang-ylang and bergamot, a light floral and citrus start. The heart is iris with hawthorn, soft and slightly powdery in feel. The base is musk, vanilla and tobacco, which add a warm, gentle sweetness and a hint of dryness. With only two or three notes in each stage, it is a delicate, understated floral built around iris.

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