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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Iris Poudre
feminine
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Iris Poudre was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit and Juniper; middle notes are Violet, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Magnolia, Orris, Leather, Peach and Cyclamen; base notes are Iris, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, ebony tree, Cedar and Tonka.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
72%
Win
91%
Spr
41%
Sum
87%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
54%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
3,201 votes
4.08
Love it
1.4k44%
Like it
1.1k34%
OK
31610%
Dislike
34511%
Hate it
401%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 84 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Iris Poudre is highly regarded within the fragrance community as a remarkable and elegant iris composition with sophisticated aldehydes and a distinctive buttery character. While praised for its vibrant quality and suitability for those developing a taste for iris fragrances, some find the powderiness overpowering and note that longevity could be better for the price.
Strengths
- Elegant iris-forward composition with sophisticated aldehydes
- Vibrant and shimmery throughout the fragrance journey
- Distinctive buttery, waxy iris that stands out from other iris fragrances
- Excellent for those learning to appreciate iris and powdery scents
Weaknesses
- Powdery quality may not appeal to those with powder aversion
- Longevity is moderate, not exceptional for the price point
- Some find the powderiness reminiscent of diaper scent
Best for
Signature scent for iris enthusiastsElegant daytime wearCooler weather occasionsThose seeking vintage-inspired fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
