Paradis Paradis

This poor thing needs a proper review. Unfortunately it's just me so let's see what I can come up with. I love this! It's a true green floral iris. It sparkles and if it had eyes they would twinkle. It's absolutely full of life. The iris is the star of the show but like in Cirque de Soliel there's a lot of stuff going on on the stage at all times. I've never smelled an iris like this. It's more masculine than Hermessence Iris Ukiyoe but it's in no way butch. I think this could easily cross genders. It's worth a sniff iris lovers. It's effervescent, rich, and shiny feeling. You don't have the deep woods in the background that you get w/so many iris' and neither is it cold and distant. The aquatic notes are a bit of a head scratcher. Mercifully they seem to be more of a rumor than an actuality. It is my absolute pleasure to say that I believe Paradis Paradis is a unique take on iris. I can't wait for it to collect some more fans!

Look at that bottle! The lid makes a satisfying sound when clasped shut, I can’t even. Delicate and feminine, Paradis Paradis is like an authentic iris bed, brightened with bergamot. Iris creations are often super-duper powdery and there is definitely a powdery element in play here, although plenty of green and cedar notes prevent soapiness. Paradis Paradis strikes some resemblance to Esteé Lauder White Linen, though the former is more airy. I often associate fragrances (and people) with colours: if Paradis Paradis were a colour, it would be white.

This one is perfect for spring. It's tender, powdery, inoffensive, but at the same time sensual and confident. I sense the definite touch of lilac in the perfume. And it 'looks' violet in my mind's eye. Only not as bold and self-assured as "En Passant" by F. Malle.

The bottle is for keeps forever, beautiful fragrance though

Iris, rose, dripping dewy greens. This is feminine, light and refreshing. Iris here is not too powdery or buttery, but more green and a touch woody. I also can pick up quite prominent lilac, although it is not listed. I did not detect any vanilla or actual cedar, just general faint wood note. I generally dislike most rose scents, am choosy about jasmine and love all iterations of iris. This fragrance makes all of these blend together so well and each one of the florals are at their best and most tender. Projection initially within an arms length, then sits closer to the skin. Longevity is OK. I wish the green and floral beauty stayed longer, goes into a nice musk scent too soon. Even so, in my top 5 spring/summer scent for sure. This is an easy love.