Iris Poudre
Frédéric Malle · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2000
≈ $320 · 100ml · approx. retail
A creamy, aldehydic powdery iris in the grand tradition of classic French perfumery, balancing sparkling aldehydes with a soft vanillic base.
The scent
Best for
FallWinterEveningOffice
Perfumer
Pierre Bourdon
French · 14 in collection
Influential perfumer behind several 1980s–90s landmarks.
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