11 Best Smelling Iris Perfumes

Iris is a fairly popular ingredient in many fragrance from around the world. This flower gives off an earthy and powdery aroma, which can be very pleasing to wear, when done right. There are plenty of options to choose from in with this ingredient, but what are some of the best perfumes with iris? In this post, I want to put forth some suggestions for women, who want to find a really good perfume using iris flower as the main ingredient.

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What are the Best Iris Scented Perfumes for Women?

Classic Chanel Iris

Chanel 19 Perfume For Women 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray– A classic dating back to the early 1970s, this Chanel has seen many incarnations over the years. However, one of the constants has been the iris that is paired with green woodsy notes, like vetiver and oak moss.

It’s earthy and powdery, whether you opt for the EDP or the EDT version. Though, if you want a definite strength in the iris note, get No. 19 Poudre. Beautiful, feminine, and confident. Has leathery elements that blend well with the outstanding iris.

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Powder, Powder Everywhere

Valentino Valentina Poudre By Eau De Parfum Spray 2.7 Fl Oz– Valentina Poudre is a very powdery, yet light fragrance that utilizes our target floral note, along with vanilla. Add to that, additional powdery notes, musk mallow, and a creamy tonka bean and you have a lovely setting for a wonderful iris perfume. 

This is a lighter sort of scent, so, don’t expect to take over a room with it on. It’s a fresh and clean and more personal experience with Valentina Poudre. Smooth, like a mix between that makeup bag smell and a bottle of baby powder.

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Clean and Woody Hermes

Hermès Women’s Hiris Hermès Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 oz.– Dry cedar and iris that starts out packing quite a punch. Very woodsy and has a bitter quality at times, but Hiris is a very clean, and interesting use of the iris note.

It can be more difficult to find a bottle of this nowadays, but they do still exist online. Hiris has a classy air and maturity about it, and the dry down is fantastic, when the other floral notes emerge.

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Amber Soaked Wood and Iris

Bois d’Iris by Van Cleef & Arpels– This is a salty ambergris, driftwood, and iris combination. You get the iris note as a highlight of the floral accord, with sea vibes of the wood and ambergris. 

Soft and woody at first. With a blend of vanilla and smoky incense giving it a sweeter and warmer depth as you move along. The iris here is pretty darn powdery and is joined by a touch of violet in the mix.

The base has a dry freshness and the smoke of the incense really makes this more interesting after an hour or so. Yet, iris and ambergris is going to be the main event, but both are of superior quality.

 

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Citrus and an Iris Bouquet

Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– A sweet at the start, citrus floral take on the iris note. Iris Nobile starts out with orange, bergamot, and star anise. After that, it dries down into a creamy floral, with bits of spice to go along with iris and a great tuberose note.

Can be very strong for some, but is a well-blended and powdered fragrance with a bouquet of floral notes where iris is a main highlight.

 

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Orange Blossom, Iris, and Incense

PARFUMS DE MARLY Athalia, 2.5 Fl Oz– Athalia is a wonderful iris fragrance by Parfums de Marly. It opens up with an awesome blend of bitter orange, orange blossom, incense, and a bit of rose.

The iris, will initially play a smaller role for the opening act. But, it does shift and take over the composition, before drying down with amber and vetiver in the latter stages.

Athalia is warm and clean. Best served by wearing in the autumn through early springtime. I got really nice performance out of this one, as it can last for up to 10 hours on the skin. Athalia Review

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A Masculine Iris

Dior Homme By Christian Dior For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces– Yes, this one is a men’s cologne. However, while it leans masculine, it can definitely be worn by plenty of women without problem. This is actually my main everyday wear and one of the best uses of the iris note in a men’s fragrance.

Dior Homme is dry and sweet with iris, cacao, leather, and lavender. It is a floral cologne with a sweet woody edge and very fresh aroma. Classy and has great performance. If you want a change of pace from the more feminine floral perfumes. Dior Homme Review

Note: They’ve updated the formula of this fragrance. If you want the iris heavy version, it’ll be the 2012 edition and look like the picture below.

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Greenish and Cold Garden Scent

SERGE LUTENS Bas De Soie Edp Spray 1.6 oz– Hyacinth and iris dominate this interesting floral perfume, that really embodies a garden environment. Very green and floral with a cold powdered aroma that stays through the entire wear.

Bas de Soie is soft in its dry down and creates a clean flowery scent to envelop the wearer. It’s a bit more green and plant-like than some of the others on the list. Floral garden with a healthy dose of iris to give it the type of finish that we’re looking for on this list. 

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Warm and Lovely Iris Fragrance

Frederic Malle Iris Poudre Eau De Parfum 0.24oz/7ml UB– Creamy mix of sandalwood and iris flower, more of the actual flower than some derivative. Iris Poudre is warm and bright with a solid musk note in the heart of the perfume. 

Has an old school feel while being completely modern in its presentation, also starring lily and rose, in the dry down.

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Popular Prada Option

Prada Milano Infusion D’Iris Eau de parfum Spray Women by Prada, 3.4 Ounce– Less of a heavy powdery iris note here, but one that is very clean, fresh, with lovely citrus notes in support.

Orange flower, mandarin, neroli, and cedar come together to create a beautiful Prada fragrance with a soapy sort of dry down.

Infusion D’Iris is woody and green to go along with the iris note, which create a soft and airy gem of a perfume. This is one of the most popular options for iris perfumes, on the market, and for good reason. Infusion D’Iris is a beautiful mix of ingredients, with iris, ultimately being in the center of it all. 

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Earthy and Somewhat Spicy

IRIS NOIR Eau de Parfum by Yves Rocher Mini (.16 oz./5ml)– A more affordable options with spices and smooth tonka bean. Iris Noir from Yves Rocher pairs iris with patchouli and pepper, among other notes. Earthy patchouli and tonka flank the iris note, which gives off its usual powdery fragrance.

Iris Noir is indeed quite dark and different from the other options on the list, but that uniqueness is what partly makes this one such a terrific option for iris lovers.

It’s not overly heavy or super imposing, but it does provide a special take on this note, with awesome spice hints and a terrific patchouli.