Grassy Flower

This is Perfume Parlour's budget interpretation of Jo Malone Iris & Lady Moore, a powdery floral built around iris, geranium and vetiver. It opens green and peppery, with earthy vetiver and the crisp leafy bite of geranium leading the way. The heart is all soft, realistic iris - that vintage dusting-powder character the original is loved for - while a powdery violet facet and clean musk define the drydown. The original was never a powerhouse; its longevity is one of its few weaknesses, turning to a skin scent within a couple of hours. The dupe follows suit and then some, wearing quiet, close and short, with the iris a shade less nuanced and the green facets simplified. For an inexpensive, comforting powdery-floral to reach for on a spring or autumn day, it captures the gentle, elegant spirit of the original at a fraction of the cost.