35 community ratings

Iris Pallida

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
35 ratings

Marie Jeanne Iris Pallida is a unisex perfume that sets a powdery, creamy orris character on a fresh, lightly sweet ground.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.0 /10

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

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% 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

Hazelnut Orris absolute Cashmeran

Heart notesfirst few hours

Turkish rose

Italian orris butter

Turkish orris butter

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Spanish labdanum Ambroxan Patchouli New Caledonian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Iris Pallida smell like?

The top holds hazelnut, orris absolute and cashmeran, while the heart brings Turkish rose and two kinds of orris butter. In the base, labdanum, ambroxan, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a soft, woody finish. Gourmand and spicy facets sit alongside a slightly synthetic edge.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though some call it masculine or modern. Isabey Tendre Nuit and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.