Cuir D'Iris

Gorgeous, musky, iris and gentle leather perfume. To some uneventful, and unspectacular but I think in the context of the brand, it's really fitting. Many brands are making these quality, fleshy iris perfumes and that should make them more hackneyed and even less appealing to a gnarled old cynic like me right? well no actually. The devil is in the details here and there's some nice details. Oh this perfume is now called Iris Ebene (they've made a couple of name changes in this line) it has a fresh note in the top which I swore i did discern as mandarin but when smelling again, I can't really detect but there's a general, fleeting sweet freshness which works well with the developing sweet, vegetal notes. The iris is powdery but musky and woody, not too anything for any palate, great balance is displayed in three perfumes from this line santal one, musk one and this one. I love it. But it's quite standard stuff and although I'd happily wear this I think in comparison to Crivelli's Iris that has much more strange points of interest, re:galbanum and chocolate, and if I wasn't so enamored I might consider picking this up. I liked it. I like the brand generally, I'm in love but I'm sold on the concept of them.

I had low expectations since leather is a note that often goes south on my skin. Much to my surprise I really enjoyed wearing Cuir d’iris. What worked for me; this is an easy-to-love, soft leather scent with Iris and spices. I also pick up earthy facets, like a soil tincture note. The whole composition is extremely natural and well made with top shelf ingredients. My house sample is a spray. Initially I thought this was a like, but the longer I wore it the more it fell into the love category.

Is this renamed Iris Ebene? It's my favorite of the line! It walks a fine line between iris & leather :)

Mmm magnetic! A can of thick, sweet and spicy talcum powder from the belle epoque spread gently on a suede. An opulent musk lends itself as a base by clinging to the skin all the time. Very well blended and without turns (like the others in the line) I can't distinguish single notes. Just some anonymous citrus at the beginning. A white and purple atmosphere, gentle to the feminine. In a highly humid environment I get a more pronounced leather, but no stable or horses nearby. At the max this smells like a pair of scented tights that have been wearing expensive suede shoes. :-)) Beautiful, sweet and floury.

Hmmm. I'm reviewing Iris Ebene but I think it's the same as Cuir D'Iris. Is it? Smells like lipstick and compact powder foundation. Feels shiny and satiny. -