Le Labo
IRIS 39
If a dry iris is what you seek, look no further! It might be the first time I've smelled an iris perfume where iris was truly the star. This fragrance contains loads of iris, the whole bulb, said the saleswoman in the Le Labo boutique.
The perfume starts out very earthy, with woods and patchouli, which eventually become soft and clean, like an organic cotton undershirt fresh out of the dryer. I was impressed with how unisex it is and how dry, almost bitter, it remained. Only in the drydown did I detect something slightly sweet, maybe the cardamom.
I would highly recommend Iris 39 to anyone who wants a true iris perfume and who is looking for something understated rather than blatantly perfume-y. It is down-to-earth and totally unpretentious. It's no Chanel No.5, nor is it an Apres l'Ondee.
If a dry iris is what you seek, look no further! It might be the first time I've smelled an iris perfume where iris was truly the star. This fragrance contains loads of iris, the whole bulb, said the saleswoman in the Le Labo boutique.
The perfume starts out very earthy, with woods and patchouli, which eventually become soft and clean, like an organic cotton undershirt fresh out of the dryer. I was impressed with how unisex it is and how dry, almost bitter, it remained. Only in the drydown did I detect something slightly sweet, maybe the cardamom.
I would highly recommend Iris 39 to anyone who wants a true iris perfume and who is looking for something understated rather than blatantly perfume-y. It is down-to-earth and totally unpretentious. It's no Chanel No.5, nor is it an Apres l'Ondee.
