The Perfume Library

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.1

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum pairs Iris pallida with Italian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, giving a fresh, powdery, woody unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, while winter gets the smallest share. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out chosen less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though classic and modern both get votes too. Citrus fruits and mandarin open it up with a bright lift, and neroli carries that into a soft floral note. Iris pallida sets the powdery, creamy core; cedarwood adds a dry woody frame, and musk and Siam benzoin leave a warm, smooth base. A green touch stays in the background throughout.

Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Italian mandarin orange, Iris pallida and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. A citrusy, green freshness runs through it, backed by galbanum and Tunisian neroli. Iris pallida adds a powdery, creamy softness, while cedarwood, vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settle it onto a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Prada Infusion d'Iris and Prada Infusion d'Homme have a close profile.

Kayaan Classic / كيان

8.9

Al Wataniah

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic / كيان is a floral and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Italian orange and Iris pallida, moves into leather and rose, and rests on ambrette, cedar, sandalwood and oud. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a spicy warmth and a creamy softness running through a leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine. Jovoy Touche Finale and Giardino Benessere Rea have a close profile.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Bois Farine

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine sets wheat and grain against iris pallida and sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery unisex scent. Fennel seed and grapefruit open lightly, then iris pallida, ambrette seed, wheat and grain take over the heart. It dries down floral and gourmand, with gaiac wood, benzoin, cedarwood and sandalwood adding a woody warmth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though masculine votes are substantial. L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fête and Place des Lices 1900 have a close profile.

Dzongkha

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2006

Floral · Green · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha is a unisex scent that opens floral and green, then darkens into spice, resin and smoke. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a good share see it as feminine. The top holds lychee blossom, peony and cardamom, giving a floral, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, masala chai and Somalian frankincense add a smoky, resinous depth. The base of leather, papyrus and iris pallida settles into a woody, earthy and powdery finish.

Florentina

7.6

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent in which heliotrope, benzoin and Italian orange blossom absolute come to the front. The scent reads as floral and powdery overall: violet and Iris pallida carry the powder, while bitter almond and benzoin add a sweet, creamy softness. Carnation brings a light spice, and bergamot and Haitian vetiver add a fresh, green lift, with musk holding it all together gently. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine.

Bois d'Iris

7.5

The Different Company · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Different Company Bois d'Iris is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent with a woody, earthy side. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it somewhere in between. Bergamot and geranium open it fresh and lightly green. In the heart, Iris pallida and narcissus add a floral, powdery softness. Cedarwood, vetiver and white musk dry it down onto a woody, earthy base.

Dovana

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Sylvaine Delacourte Dovana is a fresh, floral unisex scent that settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness and suits easy daytime wear. Dovana opens with Tunisian neroli and mandarin orange for a bright start. In the heart, heliotrope and Ecuadorian ambrette seed absolute soften it. The base of musk, Iris pallida, Bourbon vanilla absolute and sandalwood leaves a powdery, creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. About half of voters find it feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. Trussardi My Name and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana have a close profile.

Iris Pallida Extrait 6

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Iris Porcelana

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana is a fresh, powdery floral unisex fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office settings, with fewer choosing it for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Violet leaf opens it with a fresh, slightly green touch. At the heart, rose and Iris pallida bring a powdery, creamy floral character. Sandalwood, musk and cedarwood settle underneath, giving it a soft, sweet and woody base.

Armani Privé - Sable Or

8.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Or is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous warmth. Iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness, and vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy sweetness. Mineral notes and the spicy, smoky accords keep it from turning too sugary. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Lustre share a close profile.

Purple Soda

7.8

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Purple Soda is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against a creamy, woody and resinous sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lemonade, Italian bergamot and Italian lime give it a bright, fruity first impression. Pink lotus, blue lotus and violet leaf carry the floral side, while vanilla orchid absolute softens everything into something creamy and sweet. Beneath, the oud notes, Indonesian sandalwood and Indian vetiver build a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, and favour leisure and daily wear most. A few more voters read it as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also clear. Bortnikoff Santa Sangre and Nebiru Parfvms Sapphire have a close profile.

Framboise Noire

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Shay & Blue Framboise Noire is a fruity, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't place it firmly as feminine or masculine; it sits somewhere between the two. It opens with black raspberry and wild berries, giving a sweet, dense fruitiness. In the heart, white oud and Iris pallida pull that sweetness towards a woody, slightly powdery side. Musk and black woods close it in the base with a spicy, resinous, smoky finish. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and Oil Lab Hamango have a close profile.

Gentry Jockey Club (2017)

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Gentry Jockey Club (2017) is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and spring, worn for leisure, evenings and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters put autumn first, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It reads mostly masculine to voters, with classic next. It opens with saffron, Comorian ylang-ylang and Italian bergamot. The heart brings together leathery notes, patchouli, Bulgarian rose, Iris pallida and birch, and the accords point to a floral, green, spicy, woody and powdery blend with a smoky, leathery undertone. Indian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, ambergris, tonka bean and ambrette give the base a soft, resinous footing.

Geza Schön

7.9

Project Renegades · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Project Renegades Geza Schön is a fresh, woody and slightly synthetic unisex scent built on citrus and green tones, leaning towards spring and summer days and casual wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business settings are the most common occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though feminine and classic votes are also notable. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, lime, lemon, pink pepper and blackcurrant. The heart brings juniper, maté, fir and osmanthus. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood, moss, myrrh and frankincense settle in, and the woody, resinous side gradually takes over. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

La Douleur Exquise

8.4

Les Abstraits · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Les Abstraits La Douleur Exquise is a unisex scent that pairs Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolute with Iris pallida and frankincense, leaning both floral and spicy. The top is built from the two rose absolutes, Iris pallida and frankincense, while clove, saffron and cumin add a spicy weight in the heart. The base of Atlas cedar, patchouli, myrrh and opoponax settles into a woody, resinous, smoky ground, with castoreum absolute adding an animal, leathery edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it reads balanced between the two. Rasei Fort. The Oud Caravan and Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque share a close profile.

Galleria

6.8

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Milano Fragranze Galleria is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, woody and powdery base. Red fruits, citrus notes and Guatemala coffee bean lead the top, while violet leaf absolute and davana add a green, spicy edge. Leather and iris pallida sit in the heart, with sandalwood, amber and patchouli underneath, so it dries warmer, woodier and more powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex.

Leatherize

7.1

D.S. & Durga · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Muskiris

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Muskiris is a unisex scent built on jasmine, sandalwood and white musk, with a fresh, powdery floral character. Jasmine and Iris pallida form a floral, powdery core, lifted by green notes. Sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris add a woody, lightly sweet depth, while white musk keeps everything soft and clean. The spicy accord stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close and wears calmly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It has been discontinued.

Pour Rêver (2024)

8.3

Violet · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Violet Pour Rêver is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spicy, resinous and woody tones, leaving a powdery, creamy finish. Pour Rêver lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, marron glacé and hazelnut, a sweet, nutty start. The heart of myrrh, cocoa and Iris pallida turns spicy and powdery. The base of frankincense, rum, gaiac wood and vanilla settles into a resinous, woody, creamy warmth.

Path to Infinity

7.4

YeYe Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

YeYe Parfums Path to Infinity is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on citrus and green tones, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, yuzu and hinoki wood, which give a cool, fruity edge. The heart brings together Palo Santo, red mandarin orange, cardamom, pink champaca and Iris pallida, mixing spice with a soft floral touch. The base of Atlas cedar, angelica and French clary sage absolute settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind, and it is chosen mostly for work and leisure. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Jil Sander Sport for Men and Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas have a close profile.

Fables d'Orient

7.6

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Fables d'Orient is a powdery, resinous and smoky oriental with a unisex character, best suited to cooler weather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters score the staying power high, while opinions on projection are more scattered. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The scent as a whole is built around amber, frankincense and myrrh, which form a resinous, smoky base. Heliotrope and iris pallida add a floral, powdery softness, nutmeg brings a light spice, and musk ties it together with a creamy warmth. Zara FRGRNC/01 and Ella K Parfums Baiser de Florence have a close profile.

Hindi Oud Nasha

8.8

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Hindi Oud Nasha is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent that softens Indian oud with rose, orris and ambergris. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide, but the scent appears to stay on skin for a long time. It reads unisex. It opens with Bulgarian rose otto, Rosa alba otto and hop. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, orris butter and mimosa build a floral, powdery layer. The base is led by Indian oud, brown and white ambergris, musk and Siam benzoin, settling into a woody, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor and Tabacaurum have a close profile.