Iris

Interesting take and inspiration from Van Gogh's Irises. The initial notes of bright, juicy fruits and florals with a hint of plum is one of my personal favorites. Really held back by its longevity as it disappears into vanilla within an hour or so.

This doesn't have the powdery Iris that people think of when they get an iris perfume. Instead, I got a bright fruity fragrance with a luminous and sharp zing. I am disappointed about the lack of smell from traditional Iris, and also because it reminds me of women's deodorant, but I think it's appropriate for what the perfume was based on. For those that don't know, the perfume was made for the Getty Museum, whom owns or displays Van Gogh's Irises. The museum's description in the building was that the vibrancy compliments or suggests Van Gogh's mental health recovery.

A novel idea for the Getty Museum Gift Shop featuring Van Goghs Iris paintings, but the fragrance is a sad disappointment in the Iris realm. It’s a 30 minute to one hour Eau du Cologne in my book. The bottle is pretty to look at so that’s a plus.

At this point Gandini Iris 1896 is just eye candy for my fragrance shelf. Disappointed with the incredibly short wear time of this scent 1-2 hours tops. Waste of money.