Iris de Syracuse

"Iris de Syracuse" opens up with a strong black pepper note, which may feel somewhat confusing and liquorice-like because of mandarin orange wrapped around it. Pear is too green to hold its own, and only hints of it exist through slightly honeyed sweetness. Iris steps in pretty fast, powdered by heliotrope. They "push" the pepper off the stage and this is when composition starts becoming rather unique and interesting. Iris is a cool blue and heliotrope undertone does not make it warmer, but pepper does. And now that pepper is no longer domineering, the fragrance is quite beautiful and superbly original. Jasmine, like the pear, is not pronounced and is detectable by its indolic flashes of gold (it is more visible during the summer period, adding its own signature sweetness and taming the pepper furthermore). White musk is a solid base, well rounded by vanilla, creating a subtle and elegant background without interfering with the heart notes, adding some freshness, which makes "Iris de Syracuse" a year-round wearable perfume as well as a solid unisex. Despite its simplicity, the scent is unmistakably original and nothing else comes to mind that may compare anywhere close to its signature. Pepper accord creates a great twist on otherwise "old classic" of iris, heliotrope and musk, justifying its name as the Port of Syracuse was the at the cross roads of the West and Orient and was full of luxurious spices, colours and fabrics. "Iris de Syracuse" has a restrained projection and is great for both close encounters as well as going out. It lasts at least 6 - 8 hours on my skin, and its notes' transitions are most enjoyable to behold. To me, - it is a perfect niche classic - its very own character and twist, quiet luxury evoking the opulence and mysticism of the ancient history.

Boucheron's Iris de Syracuse is simply BEAUTIFUL! The opening combination of pear, pepper and orange is brisk and gives me happy thoughts of warm breezes, sunshine and fat fluffy clouds in an azure blue sky. The Iris defines this soft gorgeous scent while jasmine wafts softly in the background and heliotrope lends its powdery goodness. There's just enough vanilla rich sweetness and musk so that I don't even notice the patchouli. Just soft, sweet, powdery richness that blooms and wafts with movement. I spray this right where my forearms meet biceps and the humidity keeps this wafting for hours! This beauty is perfect for hot pre-summer days like today. It kept me feeling cool, relaxed and shrouded in a softly fragrant bubble all day. Longevity and arm's length sillage are better than expected. Weather and body heat probably plays an important role in both. I've been on a powdery fragrance kick lately and have sampled: Prada's Infusion D'Iris; Gucci's Alchemist's Garden, Tears of Iris; Tocca's Violet, Dusita's SplendIris, Ellen Tracey's Bronze (citrus, powdery goodness) as well as something called Bruma by somebody or other, all in the last couple weeks. Boucheron's Iris de Syracuse will be the first full bottle of the lot, with Gucci's, Tears of Iris, and the citrus scented Bronze. I liked Prada's soapy, Infusion D'Iris well enough; that is before Syracuse came along and stole the show. IDS has a deeper, more mellow vibe, thanks to the vanilla. I'll probably try the orange or other Infusion scents by Prada just for some variety before I complete the powder-centric portion of my growing collection.

For all those who like Glossier You, Prada Infusion d’Iris, Chanel Comete or 1957, Salvatore Ferragamo Viola Essenziale, Room 1015 Sonic Flower, or Miller Harris Violet Ida, but you just couldn’t splurge the amount of money for the mediocre performance of these scents, rest assured that you have with Iris de Syracuse a worthy replacement for a phenomenal value in a luxurious packaging and bottle! I am not calling Iris de Syracuse a 1:1 dupe for any of the above mentioned scents, but this is a very close perfume to the all above. Could be worn interchangeably with any mentioned above and most people wouldn’t be able to distinguish between them in the air... There might be more similar perfumes out there, but that’s what’s coming to my mind instantly when I am sniffing Iris de Syracuse. I haven’t tested all iris dominant perfumes on the market, it’s not even my most favourite floral, but I am learning to like it in some compositions. Therefore, if you’re in the market for a gorgeous, soft, powdery, purple/white floral, with a hint of pepper and a creamy vanilla in the base, do yourself a favour and buy a bottle of Iris de Syracuse. It’s a lighter fragrance, but so are all the ones mentioned above, but this has good lingering power and is so cozy, calming, tranquil and soothing . Talking value for money, Iris de Syracuse is the clear number one recommendation from my perspective because it is cheaper than all of them. As much as I love Comete or 1957, I would never pay Chanel’s prices when there are brands like Boucheron who create the same juice for less than a third of Chanel’s price range!

After much consideration, I just decided to purchase a full bottle of this beautiful fragrance. I wrote previously of the abysmal performance on my skin, thinking I couldn't possibly justify spending the money on a full bottle, but when months pass and you wistfully look back at what "might have been", sometimes you just need to throw caution to the wind and surrender, as is the case in any great love affair!! 😉 I have been on a spree the past week or so and have picked up a few new irises. This is the one I am looking forward to receiving the most! EDIT - 3/31/22 My bottle arrived today. The packaging is gorgeous, as is the scent. For 5 minutes. Then she's gone. Even over spraying doesn't help. Praying that sitting for a while and weather will help. I'm also starting to think I may be anosmic to some white musks. I am so sad!! EDIT 6/18/2022 - not sure if my nose has become more sensitive, but when I treat it almost like a body spray, it last longer and people who get near me have given compliments. Now the Iris Nobile is no more and I'm nursing the remainder of my bottle, I'd have to say that this will become my favorite iris in my collection. Good thing it comes in a generous sized bottle, because I do need to over spray in order to get the full experience!

Quite a linear oris/iris, it doesn’t really develop or evolve into anything more complex on the skin, but for moments when all you want is a comforting lipstick vibe with reasonable longevity, this is it. Iris de Syracuse has reasonable projection with every arm movement releasing a delicious waft of powdery iris for the wearer to enjoy throughout the day. A perfect office scent which will not offend anyone and yet will garner compliments (I noticed far more from women than men). I found this reasonably priced on fragrance net but I admit I wouldn’t pay the full retail price for it. Would I call this a challenging masterpiece or classic, probably wouldn’t go that far but I will say I love it, I love being enveloped in its soft beauty and I will wear it frequently. In my opinion - recommended. I recently read a review where someone layered this with something else but I cannot remember who wrote it or what the other fragrance was, only that it sounded like a great idea to me at the time. Fragrance 8 out of 10 Value (discounted on line) 7 out of 10 Projection 7 out of 10 Complexity 2 out of 10 Uniqueness 2 out of 10 Longevity 9 out of 10.

Iris de Syracuse is such a stunning fragrance! It's been my go-to perfume for two years now because it's so easy to grab and spritz. I adore the powdery iris and the delicate blend of secondary notes. It's a fresh, floral scent with a hint of soapiness, a touch of powderiness, and a sweet undertone on my skin. It feels very feminine, almost like the scent of lipstick. Iris de Siracusa lingers moderately on my skin, and I think these fragrances from Boucheron deserve more recognition. This exquisite iris fragrance is office-safe, fresh, and incredibly appealing. It exudes uplifting vibes without veering into melancholy, even with the iris note taking center stage in the scent. On the other hand, Iris de Champ from Houbigant gives off a somewhat somber iris vibe. I don't think it's fair to compare it to L’heure Bleue, Iris Cendre, or Iris Silver Mist—those scents are genuinely the top iris fragrances so far, in my opinion. This delightful iris fragrance is absolutely perfect for everyday wear. IG: @marulovesperfumes.

This takes awhile to settle after a very carroty opening but when it does it smells inexplicably delicious— like powdered babies with diamond encrusted angel wings eating very expensive candy, and it lasts forever. Side by side with something like Prada Infusion d’ Iris, Prada is very linear and dry while the vanilla and jasmine make Boucheron quite sweet after about 30 min or so. I’m liking pretty much every Iris I’m smelling lately and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite notes. I have been on somewhat of an iris buying frenzy over the past couple months, so I certainly don’t need to be adding another to my collection, but I think this is unique enough to have alongside other irises and the price can’t be beat. I see some comparing this to Dior Homme. I have a sample of the Intense, vintage Homme, and current. I do see the similarity for those wanting the old Homme, but Boucheron is way more sweet and less herbal/aromatic in dry down. Not at all similar to intense or current homme.

This is a truly beautiful Iris fragrance!! Iris de Syracuse, where have you been all my life?? I have a few Iris dominant perfumes in my collection and this, along with Xerjoff’s Ibitira, are my top 2 favorites. Iris de Syracuse is blended to perfection, the opening is so incredibly beautiful! Fruity, floral and sweet but in such a classy way!! I absolutely love it. As it settles, a fresh and slightly sweet iris comes out and stays there for several hours. In the dry down, it is vanilla and musks but fluffy and cozy. It’s just perfect! Great longevity on my skin, though sillage and projection are intimate. I am head over heels for this one!! This is an Iris forward perfume so if Iris isn’t your thing, stay away from it. Sample first is my advice as this isn’t for everyone...

Right after spraying, this is a buttery orris. It has a thick sandalwood / pencil shaving-like feel. I didn't smell the pepper, it's not sharp at all. Then after 10-15 minutes the sweetness of the heliotrope comes forward. The iris never disappears, it's the most prominent note, but this is not the cold iris that I am used to. It's sweetened, silky, more floral than powdery thanks to the added jasmin. Either the lasting power is not too long, or my nose gets used to the scent. I get very very light wafts after 6 hours. Stays close to the skin all throughout its life on the skin. Great for the office. Edit: I take back the absence of pepper. I do feel some spice in the opening, a little tingle of the pepper under the nose. But it doesn't stay too long.

This is a perfume of incomparable beauty when sprayed on especially if soft, powdery iris is your thing. But it has the worst silage and projection I have ever encountered, with the exception of Sweet Morphine by Ex Nihilo. The longevity is quite poor as well, becoming the faintest of skin scents in under an hour. It may linger a little longer but not without putting your nose next to your skin. This would be a great love if the performance was even slightly better. I was sure a full bottle was in my future but opted to purchase a travel sized decanted spray from Fragrancenet first given the cost. It's possible I may purchase another in that size, but the gorgeous bottle can't make up for the poor performance on my skin.

A sweet, powdery, clean, feminine scent that is not too overpowering. This smells like the color light purple to me. It is the scent of a happy, kind and empathetic woman. Very lovely! I think you might like this if you are into scents like Gurelain Insolence, Dama Bianca or Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40. (Or in my case if you love Fleur de Peau but your friends and family said that smells like a grandma - this perfume is a sweeter, more modern scent profile for the powdery girls and guys). On skin it lasts only about 4 hours on me but when on clothes I could smell it faintly the next morning. I am thinking of getting a FB.

#617 in my "Tour de Fragrance" Got this as a decant from FragranceLine. It's hard to craft a scent with iris and heliotrope that will make me unhappy and I do love this fragrance. It's soapy, fruity, powdery, emphasis on blue florals, perfect office scent, date scent, formal wear, probably not casual. Can't imagine anyone not finding this attractive. It definitely leans feminine, but not so far that I would never wear it, though I would probably layer it with a woody/leather scent like TF Tuscan Leather. I'd definitely be happy to smell this on a woman and I have one in mind to buy this for.

this is absolutely gorgeous. elegant, and refined. very feminine . too feminine for the unisex category IMHO. just lovely. pity i cant afford the asking price. if anyone has a bottle they dont want i would be only too happy to take it off their hands. for swap or whatever. PM me. p.s. i live in australia. Update. Upon dry down I can detect the unisex vibe which puts me off a little. I totally like pure femininity in a fragrance. Not young or girly or candy floss, just not the masculine notes.

Soft blue irises, warm and powdery, are main character, thankfully. It does open with a weird parsnip root smell, but that disappears in a few minutes and we're left with photorealistic iris flower, delicate and very elegant. Not very projecting, but I don't expect anything else from a flower so noble and reserved. Sits close to skin but noticeable for some good 6 to 8 hours. On the other hand, it lasts for days on fabric. It does give a peaceful feeling and an invitation to reverie. 😇

This has been my favourite perfume for two years now. I just love the powdery iris and the subtle mix of secondary notes. It's a fresh floral scent, but it's neither too obvious nor too sweet. It's also very evocative; spritzing it on instantly transports me to a summer day in a shaded garden overlooking the Mediterranean, just as the name suggests, and lifts my mood. The sillage is not that strong, but it's surprisingly long-lasting.

Such a beautiful opening. Chalky, slightly waxy iris just the way I love it, sweetens quickly to spicy vanilla and sadly disappeared just as quickly. I've sprayed my whole 2 ml sample on me, including clothes and after 2 hours it's completely gone. I'm very disappointed. I wanted a full bottle of this beauty but with this staying power and none existing projection, I'll look elsewhere.

wow the opening is a realistic iris with pepper. or as realistic as i've smelled. it almost smells like paper a bit. a little bit later i get some heliotrope and maybe a hint of orange. after awhile the pepper and orange fade and i am left with a really beautiful powdery iris and heliotrope. instant love, this is the kind of iris i've been looking for... and now i want a bottle.

Wearing this perfume will give you such an ethereal and comforting experience. Iris in here smells like pencil shavings and powder dust. Long lasting actually it stayed on my clothes for 2 days straight but intimate sillage. My favorite bed time scent or for those times when you're anxious & overwhelmed this will wrap you up in abgels wings sensation. Feminine leaning indeed.

So when I first got this perfume, I got it in a set with patchouli, oud and the iris. Out of all of it, this was genuinely my least favorite. Somehow now it honestly smells the best out of any of them lol it feels fresh and nice, a day that’s certainly cozy feeling. I wasn’t a big fan at the start, but this is genuinely the perfect Iris perfume I have.

I love this fragrance, classy, clean, feminine. It smells like a women that is always well put together and rich. This is my favourite spring fragrance, it's just phenomenal. It smells a little bit like Candy from Prada but less sweet and more sophisticated. It doesn't have much power, but the bottle is big, I can respray it throughout the day.