Iris Noir (for women)

ruxxy

I first tried this one on paper and I couldn't stop sniffing, it was so classy, distinctive, not sweet, but warm and a bit harsh, very iris-y. A few days later I got a wet napkin scented with Iris Noir. Ohhh, i had to wash it right away because, on my skin, it turned from a fresh and pleasant scent into something suffocating that gave me stomach aches. So I guess this one depends a lot on the skin type. You should give it a try.

NebraskaLovesScent

This is my second review of this scent. I gave Iris Noir another chance after a few months had passed, and I'm pleased to report it's much better this time. It's categorized as an oriental spicy on here. Perhaps. It seems like more of a floral woody fragrance to me. Iris dominates, but the woody base notes linger and are much more pleasant this time around. I detect a slightly sweet, almond "play-doh" kind of note several hours into the dry-down. Something in Iris Noir reminds me of the pleasant woody floral musk of Avon Abynsthe.

I'm not sure why this one was so sour and stinky on me the first time around, but Iris Noir is a gentle reminder to me that all fragrances deserve a second or third chance before they're written off entirely. I would give it three stars this time around (on a scale of one to five stars). Not especially unique or wonderful, but pleasant enough for daily wearing.

Malegria

I wore it to bed yesterday...It is quite something! Can`t say it`s a very original one or it will stay with us through generations, but definitely a nice one.The fresh opening of coriander greens and bergamot (carrot seed gives it a little seriousness) gradually changes...I like this part - it lingers before it turns into patchouli and tonka bean veil, with a powdery finish.The heart, the iris is the iris of art nuveau - exotic, spicy, Tiffany-glass iris!Fully developed, it made me think of Wish - of course,it is not that sweet, but you can easily trace their similarities.

katyas

I just love this scent - it is dark yet smooth, intense without being overpowering. It lasts a good long time on my skin - at least 5 or 6 hours - and despite the fact that generally I detest the smell of coriander, it blends in perfectly with the rest of the scent.

zenzero

I like Iris scents. This perfume is not very bright Iris aroma, but I like it very much. It is very well balanced, feels a bit freshly-sharp in the opening, but then is become very deep, warm woody scent and not too strong. Staying power is quite good on me, up to 4 hours. Perfect evening perfume for young ladies, who are not up to a sweet fruity perfumes. This is elegant perfume!

NebraskaLovesScent

I really liked this one at first. It was a fruity-powdery-floral that was quite pleasant for the first hour or so. As it dried down, it took on an unusual sour/bitter note, like stale flowers rotting in the vase. :-( Might have been the coriander, although that's not usually a scent I have a problem with. At any rate, I recommend sampling this one prior to purchase.

SPOILEDnose

very classic, this yves rocher fragrance is like so many times something for "over 50`s" :D
Very intense, caution: headache maybe!
Not fresh at all, for going to the opera ore something like this, NOT unique...well to me...maybe "over 50`s" thinkin different ;D

rieuse

I rarely criticize perfume but this one I detest. It's not long-lasting at all (I understand it depends on chemistry but how to explain the fact that the perfume disappeared completely in half an hour?) and it has an icky bitter note at the beginning. Then in ten minutes it turns into something powdery and then totally disappears. I never had headaches before but thanks to this scent I consumed half a bottle of pain reliever. It's a waste of money, IMHO.

sandrina_bambina

Elegant and classy, stays long on my skin, more than a 5 hours till now, I think, and it's still intensive. Transparent and fresh on the same beginning with darker and intoxicating powdery iris in the heart of fragrance. Background balsamic and woody notes make perfect balance with iris chords. I hope it would be best in winter, on very cold weather. Feminine, deep, beautiful!

jeca

This fragrance is very realistic woody powdery iris, which is black indeed. Elegant, classy scent.

guest_mseidoom

Marianne, thanks for the reply and your descriptions really helped.

Marianne

This is quite similar to the first two, but there is a bit of a sweet, fresh note as well. (ambrette grains I should think) . Also, it is darker than rose absolue and less ambery than voile d'ambre. Hope I could help you.

guest_mseidoom

This isn't available in the U.S.A. yet. Has anyone in France, England and Spain tried it? What does it smell like? I like Voile d'Ambre and Rose Absolue is for rose lovers. Thanks.