66 community ratings

Acqua di Iris

2017MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
66 ratings

Ermenegildo Zegna Acqua di Iris is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance built around iris and violet leaf, suited to daytime and the working week.

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How does it perform?

From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Spices Woods Iris Labdanum absolute Musk Violet leaf Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Acqua di Iris smell like?

Acqua di Iris has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine or classic than modern or feminine, though some read it that way.

The scent reads as a single whole: bergamot and violet leaf bring freshness, joined by the powdery, creamy softness of iris. Spices and woods dry the floral heart a little, while labdanum absolute and musk add a gently sweet, soft base.