31 community ratings

Iris (Eau de Toilette)

Name: Iris (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Crabtree & Evelyn

2010WomenClassic

6.9/ 10

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31 ratings

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Crabtree & Evelyn Iris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that sets violet, orris root and jasmine against bright bergamot and currant; it suits daytime wear, though it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Earthy

What does Iris (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with bergamot and currant, which give it a fruity freshness. The heart turns floral and powdery with violet, jasmine and orris root. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood and musk adds a green, woody and slightly earthy footing, with the sweetness staying in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Myrurgia Triangle and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.