WHAT I SMELL:  L’ÂME D’IRIS opens with a tender embrace of cashmere iris, warmed by a subtle kiss of mandarin. Dreamy from the first spritz, it feels like a celestial whisper. As time unfolds, the soft perfume is gently powdered with violet, replacing the mandarin’s sparkle. A familiar note of makeup emerges, fresh and promising, hinting at a glamorous evening ahead. Yet, this is no ordinary night; it’s an opera-worthy affair. The fragrance deepens and intensifies, revealing a luxurious heart of iris and musk that grows more captivating with each passing moment.

From the Parfum Denis Durand website:

The legend says:

Iris, messenger of Olympus from heaven, creates a rainbow illuminating the most precious flower in perfumery, the Iris.

This elixir invites you to dream of a field of irises in Tuscany on a spring day.

A game of contrast between warmth and freshness, sensuality on edge…

Head: iris, mandarin, lily of the valley

Heart: iris, neroli, violet

Base: iris, musk, ambergris, citron

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME:  The white dinner dress worn by Leslie Caron, in Gigi (1958).

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE L’ÂME D’IRIS :  heavenly, beguiling, comforting

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT L’ÂME D’IRIS:  No written reviews found.

BOTTOM LINE: L’ÂME D’IRIS is a captivating fragrance that unfolds beautifully on the skin. It embodies everything I desire in a perfume. Its powdery allure casts an enchanting spell on those fortunate enough to experience its sillage. Without a doubt, this is a fragrance worthy of a full bottle.

• Bone Rating: 4.5 bones out of possible 5 bones
• Scent:  Floral Woody Musk
• Classification:  Leans feminine
• Expense:  $240 Euros for 50ml parfum elixir from the Parfum Denis Durand website.

Sample courtesy of Parfum Denis Durand.