237 community ratings

Iris Prima

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
237 ratings

Penhaligon's Iris Prima is a unisex scent that ties the bright bergamot and pink pepper to a powdery floral heart of orris absolute and jasmine sambac.

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How does it perform?

From 187 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /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

8.1 /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

87% 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

Bergamot Pink pepper

Green amber

Heart notesfirst few hours

Paradisone®Jasmine sambac Hedione Orris absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Benzoin Vetiver Vanilla Leather Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Leathery

What does Iris Prima smell like?

It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and green amber, fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris absolute and jasmine sambac lead, while paradisone and hedione lift the floral picture. The base of benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver and leather dries down powdery, woody and leathery, with a warm finish.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters call it feminine, though the profile reads unisex.