Iris Goddess

I bought the Floral Street Dark sample set and this was a standout one for me. Sometimes you have to buy a sample set in order to find that one scent that you go on to purchase. I only got the 10 ml travel size but I tend to not buy big bottles of perfume in general but I might get a full size bottle down the lane. Very fruity on initial spray. Balmy, cherry-almondy goodness, a bit like Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EdP. (Must be the red berries mixed with suede). Very soon after, maybe after a couple of minutes or so, I get creamy lipstick notes. These are intersected with slight herby-ness, green-y-ness but there are very slight so I might just be imaging them. In the dry-down, the scent is warm and enveloping. There are some notes here that might make it grown-up/old but this fragrance works beautifully on my skin and iris scents agree with me in general. I love that it lingers on clothes, especially things like scarves and jumpers and you still get little wafts of it if you wear the same scarf or jumper a few days later. I'd say it's great for both night and day, I just spray sparingly if I wear it during the day, but would spray lots in the evening. To me, it is kind of in the same family as Narciso Narciso Rodriguez, just really bold and really feminine. I am just worried that if I ever get a full size bottle of Rodriguez, I will go off it quite quickly as it's a lot to handle. My friend whose signature scent is Rodriguez, agrees with me that there are echoes of Rodriguez in this one. The name is a bit cheesy but at the same time, it's spot on - I do feel like a goddess when I wear it and that's what perfume is for.

While I tested out my Floral Street sample kit, I had the thought that they use popular, successful fragrance archetypes and give them their own little twist, instead of creating something completely new. Nothing wrong with that, there are many exclusive and niche lines that do the same for a higher price. This is their version of "lipstick iris" and "fruity leather". It's sweet and waxy with iris, suede and berries as the most dominant notes. Actually the berries smell very much like currants to me. The chili note is not very obvious, only a slight hint of spice. In the drydown there is also some vanilla to soften everything. Iris Goddess smells very good, but reminds me of a lot of other scents: The general structure of Bottega Veneta (like many others said), the iris/currant combo of Atelier Silver Iris, the suede of Lutens Daim Blond and even a hint of the berry sweetness of Lush Comforter bubble bath. It doesn't fill a void in my collection that couldn't be filled by something I love even more, even though it's lovely. Performance is extraordinary, I got whiffs from one spray on my arm all day, it lasts and lasts and lasts. Not for the faint of heart.

I am so impressed by this house. I own three of their perfumes- Iris Goddess, Black Lotus and London Poppy. Firstly the bottles are beautiful. They were also designed so that the darker the background colour of the bottle the darker the fragrance. They are also reasonably priced, £55 for a 50ml bottle, with an option of a travel size 10ml for £20. All the perfumes I have tried from Floral Street really bloom on the skin and I think the lasting power is very good. Floral Street list the following "Key Ingredients" on their site - Lemon Zest, Chilli Pepper, Midnight Violet, Suede Accord, Tuscan Orris, Carrot Seed, Patchouli Fraction, Black Vanilla, Liquid Musks. I love iris perfumes, so knew that this was likely to be a winner for me. It is a beautiful perfume, which I think will please iris lovers and those who are not so obsessed with the note equally. I love the full range of iris, from carroty/rooty dampness to dry/powder. I think this is a beautiful balance of both. The orris and carrot seed are front and centre, with the musk, patchouli and suede adding a plush drydown. I don't detect the chilli pepper, violet or lemon.

I'm a fickle Fragrantican. So, I have sampled a few of these. (4-5) This one oddly brings some spirit up in me. Like I have smelled this in my life many years ago. Deja vu, all over again. It reminds me of the past, which is mostly dead, right? Yeah. It's dusty, powdery dusty.....no decay smell, but the florals here, on me are in a time capsule. They travel back and forward, past and future. Yeah, I can see me wearing this often, if I purchased a FB. A very melancholy aura I sense while wearing this, it is comforting in the most ethereal way. As if a spirit of your past is watching over you, as you catch a glimpse of that spirit out of the corner of your eye, and definitely can inhale their aroma, and this is it. I like the Iris/Violet and powder. It sure is different. Strange how smell really grabs ahold of you, sometimes pulling you into the past, or pushing you into the future. It is a time traveler for sure. If you like dry Iris/Violet and dusty powder do give this one a try. Just for a side note, it's evening, and raining, and the leaves are falling.....and another spritz of Iris Goddess is calling.

Really pretty, powdery, feminine but not in a girly youthful way, more in a elegant dark feminine way! If you like violet and iris you will love this. It's somehow familiar but with a little twist that makes it more unique than most scents with these notes. Lasts really well but it doesnt project a lot. I would say medium sillage. It's witchy and mysthical. This scent creates the best dark feminine imagery in my mind. It forms a little scent bubble around you, those talking to you will notice it but if you walk around it doesnt leave a huge trail or fill up the room. I really, really enjoy this! Edit: i've become adicted to this scent, it works so well with my body chemistry, i'm in love 😍 oficially my favourite from the brand (and thats saying a lot since wild vanilla orchid has been my go to for a while)!

This one has to be experienced through the dry down in order to fully appreciate it. This starts out quite heavy on the violet, which is slightly sugared. A dry iris is there, but I notice the violets more. I find the opening of this rather unoriginal and almost wrote this fragrance off...but I'm glad I kept an open mind. As it dries down the musk and powder accords come out along with very noticeable patchouli. I found it to start out on the feminine side, becoming more unisex (even a bit masculine) as it dries. It deepens quite a bit and the dry-down smells completely different from the opening. Projection and longevity on me were pretty decent, I also received compliments on this long after I put it on...so it must have a fair amount of projection. I'm so glad that I gave this one a chance!

A great scent! I did get the iris first but then it faded a bit and then chilli, powder and fruit notes came much more to the fore. It settles and then all four notes seem as strong as each other. It now reminds me of a certain L'artisan fragrance although it has a tad more iris and powder. It's cool and not overly sweet. You need to enjoy powdery notes to really love this. I certainly do. I have to say though that I wish the iris had hung around a lot longer. It doesn't smell old lady at all. It's feminine and womanly. Yes modern. For the woman who delights in her femininity yet is strong. You can easily imagine your Partner nuzzling into your shoulder and saying "You smell goood". Yep fellas like this! Moderate longevity and sillage.

A strong, dense, powdery scent. Often, vegan powdery fragrances are delicate and have poor longevity and projection, but not in this case! I also get a lot of associations with a vintage vanity table adorned with powder brushes, a makeup bag, and high-quality cosmetics from years past. Usually, I can’t stand leathery notes in perfumes, but the suede in this composition doesn’t bother me at all, and I think it’s what adds strength to the scent. Iris Goddess has a rather cool and slightly aloof character. It was love at first sniff, and I’ll definitely be buying another bottle when it runs out.

Iris Goddess is absolutely delightful! It is full of life, doesn't have this minor, self-absorbing moods that irises often bring by their presence. This iris is cheerful, not snobby, but powdery-energetic, bursting with positive attitude and happiness. I admire sweet suede in this juice, it is so intense and long-lasting on me! Along with Chypre Sublime, Iris Goddess is my favourite fragrance from Floral Street, they both are very impressive perfume-works, bravo, Jerome Epinette!

Gorgeous crisp citrus meets subtle floral powders and musk. It is crisp yet sultry and inviting, softened by the vanilla, musk, and remarkable floral scent. It isn’t too girly or headache-inducing. It’s the perfect blend for those looking for a unique floral perfume. I think men would be able to layer this well. It reminds me so much of Bottega Venetta, a perfume I absolutely adore for the workplace and never thought I’d find anything similar! Love. It.

This is a warm, rich, slightly spicy fragrance. It’s a perfect date night scent. It’s a unique fruity floral that is the perfect blend of sweet and dark. The projection is good, but not overwhelming. The staying power is great. If you don’t shower at night, you will be smelling this the next morning. It almost wraps around you, like the perfect sweater. I absolutely loves this scent. It was my favorite in the dark discovery pack.

Packs a big punch! This is NOT a wallflower iris. I love how it fills a room, and even more, I love how it smells in the morning. A ghostly version lingering...and knowing it stayed with me to keep me safe in the dark. If you REALLY want to wear this wonderful scent - there's a body lotion. Layer up and float through the day knowing you smell amazing.

I was given a sample set for Christmas years ago. This was the one I liked the most, even more so than Neon Rose. This fragrance makes me think of purple velvet and powdery aniseed. It leaves a nice scent bubble around me and I feel a bit witchy in a good way. Powdery in the way that I like, casting a lovely scent around the wearer.

Love it very similar to misia Chanel but prefer this better vey make up compact powder.bought 10ml should have get the 50ml one

I have Chenne violette from Mad et Len and it is the same vibe i get violette from Iris Goddes

This a brilliant and underrated iris at a great price. Long may she live.

I'm apparently on a quest to smell every fragrance that's ever been compared to the original Bottega Veneta, one of my all time faves. Most are too sweet and cloying, probably because they skimp on the suede that serves to balance out Bottega Veneta so nicely. Iris Goddess initially struck me the same way - too sweet, too cloying, not enough suede - but now that it's dried down I think? it might? be the closest BV "clone" so far? It's lighter than BV, and the suede note is more subdued, but it's not overwhelmed by sweetness the way so many others are. I have two bottles of BV so I'm not actually looking for a replacement right now, but if BV were impossible to find, I would actually be happy with Iris Goddess as an alternative. PS - I suspect the lower rating is because Floral Street is a bit more of an easily accessible brand, and this is not an easily accessible scent profile, so I can see how those looking for something gourmand or fruity might think this is very strange, but if you know you know.

Oooh, this was again unexpected, much like the rest of Floral Street's scents. Initial spray is a dark, rich, intoxicating, medicinal smell. It's a shock! This settles down quickly to just be violets (that lipstick / powder smell), powdery notes, the carrot seeds, suede and finally very light musk. It's such a contrast from the opening! The initial blast is a little headache-inducing but gone swiftly. The dry down reminds me of the smell of those little bean bags that we had at primary school that people learnt to throw with. They smell exactly like the dry down! It's odd but I like it, I'd wear it, I think it's a slightly spicy, comforting, clean smell. I also think this is perfectly unisex, neither feminine nor masculine but slap bang in the middle. Projection is strong initially but short lived, the scent does linger for 6+ hours though. This is a definite like.

For some reason, this smells shockingly similar to one of the purple pinkish Lush bathbombs that I can’t remember the name of?? The fragrance is sweet, powdery and slightly tart like sherbet candies. There’s this fizzy freshness of the lemon zest in the opening which mellows a little in the dry down. Maybe my Skin chemistry is a little weird but I don’t get dusty, vintage or dark from this.. to me the fragrance is quite lively with the tartness, it’s indiscernibly fruity/floral sweet yet the powderiness tones it down to a sensible level. It’s not something I’d personally wear but overall quite pleasant! I’m not too familiar with iris scents either, but even I can say this one isn’t very iris like the name would suggest.. maybe more of a violet forward scent?

Floral Street’s fragrance naming doesn’t always hit the mark, I find. I was apprehensive to sample this, as I’m not an iris lover. Imagine my pleasant surprise to find that this is a violet-y musk scent, which I am a fan of. It doesn’t last particularly long on my skin - I’ve resprayed a lot through the day and have used the full sample vial to keep the scent going. In fact, it’s bringing on a slight headache so I’ve definitely overdone it (chronic oversprayer reaches limit - shock!). A very nice perfume - not quite enough of a love for me to buy a full bottle, but I would consider it in the future when I’ve worked through some of my existing collection.