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Yves Rocher

Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux

2007WomenClassic
7.2/ 10
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Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir Eau de Parfum is a powdery, earthy women's fragrance that opens with coriander and bergamot and settles into patchouli, tonka bean and orris butter; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 111 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

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

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Earthy

What does Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The top notes of coriander and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, patchouli and tonka bean come forward, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. The base of ambrette seed and orris butter lays down a powdery, earthy finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evening and nights out, though daily and office wear are possible. Around half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Héritage and Tom Ford White Patchouli have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Coriander
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Patchouli
    • Tonka bean
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambrette seed
    • Orris butter

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Summer
  • Evening
    24%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Casual
    17%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026