Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988 EDP

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Iris Bleu Gris

by Jean-François Laporte

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Iris Bleu Gris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988, created by Jean-François Laporte. Iris Bleu Gris opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Iris Bleu Gris carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This 80s gem is a masterclass in iris, not the modern powdery kind, but a rooty, earthy, and sometimes melancholic take. It's divisive; some find it a timeless chypre, others a dated, soapy relic. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Earthy
  • Subtle
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Iris Bleu Gris 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

Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its moderate performance and refined character make it suitable for office and formal settings, avoiding overwhelming those around you. While some find it too formal for casual wear, its clean, understated profile allows for versatility.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Iris Bleu Gris opens with a bracing, almost startling burst of bitter green notes, sharpened by zesty bergamot and lemon. This initial sharpness quickly mellows, giving way to a cool, rooty iris, devoid of any sweetness, intertwined with a whisper of delicate jasmine. The dry down settles into a classic chypre base of earthy oakmoss and vetiver, underpinned by a clean, subtle musk, retaining a wonderfully refined and contemplative aura.

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