Route d'Iris DSH Perfumes for women

Route d'Iris, as much as the name will try to fool you, is just as much about violet as it is about iris. The combination of the two makes for a soft, powdery scent that's filled with longing and quiet beauty.

In some reviews it's been compared to the long famous Guerlain Apres L'Ondee but I find Route d'Iris to be sweeter and simpler. It perhaps lacks some of the old world grace that Apres L'Ondee has, instead favouring the sweeter side of violets and iris. This scent is, however, a classy and well mannered scent - reminiscent of decades past.

Orris root lends this perfume to the powdery side, giving it 'cosmetic' smell, like that of a luxurious powder puff. The base is a warm, comforting combination of musk, sandalwood and heliotrope which makes Route d'Iris pretty until the very last sniff. The cosy base feels in contrast with the cool violet/iris body but the transition is beautiful, like the opening of a shy flower.

The last power is lacking somewhat, but this seems to be a fate to be suffered by most violet scents. What I love about their sheer, gauzy nature seems also to be their downfall in terms of longevity. None the less, this is a startlingly beautiful scent.

Thank you Celina for this sample! I finally found something to replace Apres L'ondee! I agree with the other reviews here--it's a beautiful iris/violet composition. The iris is slightly sweet and rooty, the mimose giving this a soft, almost plushy feel. My only complaint--there is a slight bug spray accord that I believe comes from the violets--however it is very light and fleeting. This just went on my FB list.

Okay, Kterhark and Kastehelmi, the two of you have me wanting to purchase this fragrance right now! I've longed for Guerlain's Apres L'Ondee, but to no avail. And now, both of you (whose perfumista opinions I respect) are giving this lower-priced runner-up GLOWING comments? Where might I purchase this?

When the dry down hit of this fragrance I thought of one thing: Apres L'ondee.

This is the poor man's Apres l'ondee, and that's really all I can say about it. Slap the Guerlain name on this one and yes, you've got yourself a $100 bottle of EDT. Or, you can get a 1 oz parfum from DSH for less than $70. IMO, this is one of their top three fragrances.

There's not a note that steps out of line here, but in all fairness this type of composition speaks to me. It's spring florals, cool iris and heliotrope and earthy narcissus on a not-too-sweet benzoin/sandalwood base.

A very, very good offering.