Bois d'Iris
Van Cleef & Arpels · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2009
Part of the original six-fragrance Collection Extraordinaire launched in September 2009, Bois d'Iris pairs a mineral-salty opening with a refined, woody iris rather than a sweet, lipstick-style orris. Émilie Coppermann's restrained composition lets vetiver and ambergris carry a sophisticated, understated dry-down.
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French · 9 in collection
A Parisian perfumer with a chemistry background and ISIPCA training who joined Symrise in 1998 and was elevated to Master Perfumer. A winner of the Prix François Coty, she has composed dozens of designer fragrances across houses such as Paco Rabanne, Givenchy and Carolina Herrera.
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Based on shared notes and accords — cheaper picks are flagged.
Chance
Chanel · Woody
Shares Iris / Orris, Vetiver
Dior Homme Intense
Dior · Woody
Shares Iris / Orris, Vetiver
Cheap & Chic
Moschino · Floral
Shares Ambergris, Iris / Orris, Vetiver
Cuir de Russie
Chanel Les Exclusifs · Woody
Shares Iris / Orris, Vetiver
Decadence
Marc Jacobs · Amber
Shares Iris / Orris, Vetiver
Heaven Can Wait
Frédéric Malle · Woody
Shares Iris / Orris, Vetiver