Iris Meadow

I just got a miniature bottle of Iris Meadow from eBay. It was the way to go, because the full size bottles are way too expensive for me. I sprayed this on a card at Nordstrom one day, and I couldn't get it out of my mind. I kept it on my dresser, in my bedroom, and it kept giving this sweet and subtle aroma as I walked by. Anyway, when I first spray it, I keep thinking I'm smelling anise, but that's not what it is. That part dissipates pretty quickly, and then I believe I'm smelling the iris, and the jasmine. For a split second, I swear I can smell a hint of Chanel #19 edt, which is one of my all time favorites. Maybe it's the iris that's connecting the two of them. Sadly, the lasting power is not the greatest, but that's alright. This is a perfect fragrance for warmer weather, because it's not overwhelming at all. It gets extra points for something else as well. For some strange reason, when it dries down, I get hints of my favorite Bath and Body Works candle, Bowties and Bourbon. Strange but true.

I am pleasantly surprised by how much I am enjoying this fragrance, even though I usually prefer more complex scents. I'm wearing it today, it's over 30°c and humid and makes me feel persistently fresh. I don't find it synethic at all, but yes the green comes through strongly right through to the drydown. The floral sweetness is there but I don't find it overwhelming and I am very sensitive to sickly sweet scents. Waterlilly sun and gardenia rattan were stomach turning for me. I find it's sillage it quite strong for the first couple of hours. I feel like I have this little cocoon of freshness around me for 4-5 hrs before it really fades into a skin scent.

I am puzzled by some reviews, noting the wet cardboard scent. I don’t get that at all. I find this to be a very pleasant scent. Try layering with Lilac Path. It’s a good combo. Update 08/02/2023. It’s very nice in the summer as well. Iris and jasmine also work well; quite lovely. The more I wear it, the more I like it. Love. I think this is the best Iris perfume for my olfactory senses. 10/10. Too bad this is discontinued. Update 02/20/2024: I haven’t worn this for a while and sprayed this again today. It is absolutely beautiful. It somehow is both classic and modern at the same time.

I think that Iris Meadow is very fresh, clean and feminine. It is the kind of scent that other people would enjoy being next to. The wearer of the scent smells fresh and showered. Especially a great way to smell on a hot summer day! The only downsid,e as with all Aerin scents, is the lack of ĺongevity. Why are they made to be so short lived on my skin? I think Aerin doesn't like me. She doesn't want me to buy her perfumes. I would have purchased three scents by now, but I refuse to spend money on any more weak perfumes. Very sad about this,Aerin!

I love this line so much. This one has a very green, fresh opening that quickly develops into something heavenly and powdery. I do have to reapply fairly often however, which is unfortunate since these are so expensive. I still can't resist them though. More than any other fragrances I have they give me the feeling of actually being in a garden in spring. Not so much like I'm wearing perfume but more like I'm standing in a beautiful field of flowers, if I close my eyes, and it's hard not to smile.