Iris

Crabtree and Evelyn is one of those companies that just does not get the correct notice. Quiet and conservative, their products most often found in gift shops and up-market chemists in the UK. Not tagged onto the back of a fashion house, they just make good stuff, and if you care to go and find it, you will be rewarded. Just bought a bottle of this and it is lovely!!! Sprayed some on the back of my hand so that it would not be overly affected by body temperature, and it is just sitting there on my skin, emanating gentle waves of this lovely tart, juicy, floral sherbit. I love the hand-in-hand of the bergamot and blackcurrant which is enveloped with a gentle surge of sandalwood and patchouli. And the amazing thing is that you really do smell them all quite distinctly. This has been very skillfully concocted as it is refined and yet not shy. It has a very definite personality. And I would wear this at any time; nice for the office as not overpowering, but also I can imagine wearing this for a beachcombing walk or a lazy day on the couch. It sort of reminds me of that heady sharpness that you get from a bunch of freesia that have been left in a warm room with the door closed. SCORPIOSHEEP also noted the very nice bottle; the only downside is that I have the 100ml bottle and it is VERY heavy. But gals, you know that most of us carry the equivelant to the weight of a small child in our handbags these days, so will not dissuade me from carrying it for top ups throughout the course of the day. I may not have to do that very often though as it seems to have very good staying power. WOOHOO!!! Winner. Fab. Love it. Yahoo!!! This will be my Spring/Summer scent this year. Try it.............you might like it too!!!

Just had the opportunity to smell this. I really like it. Love the black currant leaf-cassis- in the top note (always one of my favorite ingredients in perfume), the iris is pretty & I think rather green, not overly powdery or heady like some iris fragrances out there like Insolence by Guerlain, which I also happen to like. Love the base notes, especially the vetiver. I think this note combined with the cedar and patchouli may be responsible for the more green smell & lack of rounded powderyness found in most iris-laced florals. This creates a slight sharpness/mild bitterness that you don't find in alot of fragrances nowadays, & I really appreciate that quality. I think this is perfect for early autumn because to me it is not my concept of a spring floral, which is on the powdery or white side or a more lush, heady, luxurious type of flowery scent. I think this is worth owning for floral loving gals out there that can fit this into their budgets. I don't own anything like this so I will be treating myself in the near future.

It is really an iris scent I have been looking for so long. A lot of orris root is complemented with a significant note of sandalwood, vetiver and musk at the end. Beginning is quite green but it dries down quickly and lives bold and aromatic, yet short life on skin - around three hours, then sillage is almost undetectable without sniffing skin (for next three to five hours). It lasts noticeably longer if spritzed on clothes, although it does not open up so nicely, so it ends up as some 12 hours of quite musky and sharp orris root scent (which is sometimes welcomed, by the way). I would like to add that this fragrance has enough character to not be labeled as some season's aroma or suitable for a particular hour of the day. Also it feels that it could be worn by both women and men easily and actually by person at any age. It is all about one's taste and ability not to disappear in the different and strong (I'm still talking about character, not staying power) fragrance. Very chic fragrance.

Iris by Crabtree and Evelyn is an inexpensive option for those craving a woody iris that is elegant, calming, and versatile. The opening is amazing and I wish it lasted. There is a subtle sweet citrus-type brightness that ties the patchouli to the earthy orris root, but unfortunately, it quickly dissipates, leaving behind a slightly green, slightly buttery, slightly sweet, woody orris decorated with violets and cedar.I would not describe this fragrance as cutting-edge or challenging--there is a soapiness that makes this fragrance appropriate for the American office, but it has a gentle meditative aspect that is difficult to find in this price range. Speaking of price, this discontinued fragrance seems to hold its value--bring it back! 3.5/5

I received a gift set of this last year in a beautiful purple embossed jewelry type box with soap, lotion, bath gel and a 3.4 oz EDT. I remember thinking I would save it for autumn when the temp lowered. Well we had snow two days ago, so time is time. It feels like Christmas. I love the black currant and the cedar, patchouli ground and the smooth creamy comfort. I wore this shopping and received 2 compliments, 4 hours and still going. I was checking my Prada sample and comparing. Crabtree just makes quiet quality and this will be great for work. I will use my Prada dollars for Chanel or Givenchy and their longevity. If you like iris, give this one a try and then indulge in a whole ritual after Christmas. I love their online sales.