L'Iris

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella L'Iris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022. L'Iris opens with Neroli and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Ambergris. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's L'Iris carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a truly unique, highly photorealistic iris that divides opinion; some find it a gorgeous clean-girl floral, others perceive it as acetone and baby wipes. It's an acquired taste that may not satisfy all iris lovers, but for those who get it, it's pure magic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
L'Iris Eau de Toilette 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 Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, floral-powdery character make it ideal for office and casual wear. While elegant enough for formal settings, its quiet nature might be lost, and it's certainly not suited 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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

L'Iris opens with a vibrant, fresh burst of neroli spiced up by a hint of Sichuan pepper. This quickly softens into a graceful, clean bouquet of jasmine, geranium, and magnolia, creating a dewy, almost cold floral heart. The dry down settles into a powdery, musky iris with an elusive ambergris warmth, evoking a natural, airy elegance.

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