Olfactive Studio 2019 EDP

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Iris Shot

by Dominique Ropion

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Olfactive Studio Iris Shot is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Dominique Ropion. Iris Shot opens with Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Blackcurrant, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Iris, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Ambroxan. Olfactive Studio's Iris Shot carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't just an iris, it's a 'shot' of elegant, grown-up almond-iris. Divisive for some who crave classic powdery iris, but a sophisticated, creamy dream for those who want something unique and restrained.
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  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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Iris Shot 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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, clean character make it well-suited for office wear, while the elegant iris and creamy almond are perfect for sophisticated formal events or intimate dates. It's a bit too refined for highly casual settings 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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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 Shot opens with a surprising zing of cardamom and pink pepper, brightened by aldehydes, before settling into a soft, powdery heart of iris. The star here is a nuanced almond, which lends a creamy, almost marzipan-like sweetness without becoming cloying. Carrot seeds add an earthy, slightly vegetal touch, while a base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan provides a subtle woody depth and a luxurious, 'leather-suede' finish.

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