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

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningOffice

Perfumer

Pierre Bourdon

French · 14 in collection

Influential perfumer behind several 1980s–90s landmarks.

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