42 community ratings

Iris Violet

2015WomenModern

6.0/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

Alexandre.J Iris Violet opens with apple and Italian bergamot before moving into rose, jasmine and iris, a sweet, powdery scent for women that has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 46 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 33% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Iris Violet smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Leisure, business and evening wear get similar support. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern.

Apple, Italian bergamot and exotic fruits give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral, powdery body. The base settles into a creamy, sweet bed of vanilla, white musk and benzoin, with cashmere wood and patchouli adding a woody frame.