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and omg how funny I actually just ordered a sample of Iris Silver Mist after I typed my message. I got thinking about iris and I’ve always wanted to try it. I’m not too familiar with Serge Lutens but I love the idea of chilly and refreshing 
Agree with the post by @Ailes. La Pausa EDP is lovely with a true, deep orris note. It doesn't change a whole lot or develop on my skin, but the fragrance has a subtle complexity and a suggestion of layers and depth. It does not last long on me either, but it's one I have contemplated buying off and on because I love the smell.
Would love to hear more about the other iris fragrances you ordered. I've been planning to order a sample of Iris Silver Mist and Masque L'Attesa for a while now.LP I got on a recent iris / orris kick where I got 4 different iris fragrances. I have a mini IP from an FM discovery set.
So true. For instance, I used to love Fleurs de Citronnier in the summer. This summer, I am not feeling the same. Maybe it's because we have had several rainy days this time? I don't know what changed. But I know this happens sometimes and when it does, I just put away my bottle until I am ready for it again.
This is the category of perfumes that has got me into the most trouble in the past, when it comes to inflating my collection.
Agree with the post by @Ailes. La Pausa EDP is lovely with a true, deep orris note. It doesn't change a whole lot or develop on my skin, but the fragrance has a subtle complexity and a suggestion of layers and depth. It does not last long on me either, but it's one I have contemplated buying off and on because I love the smell.
Iris Poudre definitely has more going on than just iris. It opens with aldehydes, and I also find it quite powdery in the drydown. I mention this since I know you are not a fan of the powder note in fragrances.
Would love to hear more about the other iris fragrances you ordered. I've been planning to order a sample of Iris Silver Mist and Masque L'Attesa for a while now.
So I got:Akro Awake is known to be one of the best coffee fragrances around. I prefer Dark to Awake, but that's because I like chocolate a lot more than coffee.
Iris Malikhan sounds lovely! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these iris scents. I am wondering if I will like L'Attesa, since it sounds like it might be pretty dry. I do however enjoy make up and powdery scents so it still might be worth sampling.Agreed La Pausa doesn't last long unfortunately.
And L’Attesa is one of the 4 iris fragrances I got along with La Pausa!
Would recommend giving any of these a go for iris fans!
- Masque Milano L’Attesa - dry, dry rooty orris. It’s very makeup-like and dries down powdery.
- Papillon Angelique - soft, pretty floral. Slightly buttery iris and mimosa. Also dries down powdery. Not long lasting.
- Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhan - this was what kicked off my iris fascination. Rich, earthy orris, bit of leather and woods, vanilla in base. Vanilla tends to pull overly sweet on me but it's balanced out nicely here. Although I can imagine would be too much for warm weather (it's currently winter where I am).
Been using a lot of new fragrances lately (gf doesn’t like them on herself).
Beach Walk Maison Martin Margiela perfume - a fragrance for women 2012
The house of Martin Margiela is launching a brand new collection of fragrances called Replica, as an addition to the Replica fashion line. The collection of fragrances consists of three perfumes for w...www.fragrantica.com
Lazy Sunday Morning Maison Martin Margiela perfume - a fragrance for women and men 2013
Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Martin Margiela is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Lazy Sunday Morning was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Louise Turner. Top notes a...
I tend to really like florals and the lazy Sunday one is quite nice! Lovely lily of the valley and iris without being too overbearing with excess sillage.
I tend to collect from Hermessence (Paprika Brasil, Vétiver Tonka, Albre Narguilé), Frédéric Malle (Iris poudre, Carnal flower), Atelier Givenchy (Néroli),Yves Saint Laurent (6 St-Sulpice, Jumpsuit, Capeline), Guerlain (Pamplelune)… to name a few.
Does anyone have any interesting coffee scented fragrances to recommend?
Bergamot and Rose sounds quite interesting with coffee! Thanks for the recommendation.
@Christofle, I was thinking of you and @ultravisitor when I saw this recommendation from boisetjasmin on bitter chocolate. . .
Oh, you know, I actually have a large decant of El. I'm not really crazy about it. I'd still like to try others in Arquiste's line, though.@Christofle, I was thinking of you and @ultravisitor when I saw this recommendation from boisetjasmin on bitter chocolate. . .
Blending History and Architecture : Arquiste Parfumeur - Bois de Jasmin
A review of Arquiste Parfumeur, inspiration, collection and my favorite fragrancesboisdejasmin.com
Both. . . For different seasons. (assuming your skin chemistry can handle green leathery notes of 19. there used to be plenty of vintage 19 EDC floating around which was my favorite rendition. I got a a lot of green galbanum and iris which made it very very different (I’d test again for my post except im having massive allergies.Talk to me about Chanel No19
I know Chanel No5 is 100 this year but somehow it's not me.
Cuir de Russie ETP (which is very me) or No19?
