Ferre Eau de Parfum

I bought a small vial of Ferre on eBay to try because I love all the notes described on Fragrantica. This is GORGEOUS. I have been looking for an actual CREAMY fragrance, and this is IT. Ferre is everything I've ever hoped for in a parfum... I think I am going to splurge and get the full bottle. This is iris cream in a WARM sense, not the usual coldness one gets from most iris perfumes. This makes me feel feminine and comforted, and everyone remarks at how soft and nice I smell, even strangers! Im already married, but had I found this sooner, Ferre would be my ideal wedding fragrance. I'm thinking this will be my SIGNATURE. You guys! It's nostalgic without being old. Let me explain: I was never able to wear Chanel No.5 because there are too many florals in that one, (especially nasty patchouli -- ugh!). But THIS!! This is creamy in a makeup sort of way, but just a tad bit of sweet, like you're eating a dallop of iris flavored Dolewhip... Without the heavy pineapple vibe, if that makes any sense. The fruit elements in this are not prevelent, whatsoever; they're just there to support the structures of the creaminess so that this beautiful iris can be warm and inviting instead of coming across as cold or austere. This is an innocent, inoffensive, creamy, feminine, not-too-sweet, heavenly perfume. Something a ballerina or a princess might wear.

Now that I've tried both of Pierre Bourdon's iris-focused perfumes, I'm finding that FERRE edp is at once more complicated and casual than the composition he created for Frederic Malle, IRIS POUDRE. That might sound like a contradiction, but it is not. FERRE edp conveys a type of glamour that is somehow informal and seemingly effortless, like a pair of small gold earrings put in as an afterthought while running out the door, or an unstructured, monochrome silk shawl with no tassels thrown over one's shoulders upon learning that it's cold outside and without caring whether it will look good. What makes this perfume less formal than IRIS POUDRE is the fruit, which makes FERRE less rigid and more relaxed. Added to that, IRIS POUDRE includes a hefty dose of aldehydes. But I like each of these two Boudoir creations in its own way. I agree with celina that these are fraternal twins: similar in some ways, yet with distinct personalities and mannerisms. I don't often like complicated fruit compositions, but FERRE offers simplicity through complexity. The fruit notes do not degrade through the development, nor do they overtake the flowers, both of which are tendencies that I find problematic in fruit-rich perfumes. The more I wear FERRE edp, the more I like it, so this will definitely become a full-bottle relationship soon! Merci Pierre!

Stunning creation. A truly modern French perfume. It is so sophisticated, intelligent, and full of character. I have never smelled anything like it. It is fruity in the beginning, a little spicy, and then dries down to this marvelous woody, resinous, fruity, and slightly powdery base. The notes are mixed so well it is truly hard to discern one from another. I absolutely love it! It reminds me of museum parties. Or the prestigious Ivy League club soirées. Well educated, well dressed people, gathering to debate the latest trending topics. The description given by Fragrantica is perfect, I can not add more. It is extremely versatile, but not at all for casual every day wear. I will keep it in my collection as long as I can. As for seasons, this is an all rounder. It smells so expensive, and makes me feel like someone’s very rich highly educated aunt. Unique and stunning

I found a partial tester bottle of this beauty for literally peanuts money, so I decided to quickly check the notes to make sure is not a complete fail. Girls, this is HEAVEN. It it a LOVE, not a even a LIKE. The reviewer below, churinl, made me decide to go for it when she mentioned the opening she associated with certain italian fragrances and I agree with that completely. This is a classy, feminine, elegant, soft flower/ powdery scent. I do not get any masculine vibe to it, however, I see how this could be worn by a more grown up audience (30+), not because is dated or old fashioned, but I see it requiring a certain ''put togetherness'' to it. No melon on me, so it gets a plus point for that! More in the vibe of older Gucci style in my opinion. Absolutely lovely.

Finally after 12 years we meet again with Ferre edp.I missed it ,i missed it a lot!!!!I found one single tester bottle in a hidden perfumerie shop downtown, full of discountinued gems.Now i know where i will spend all my money!Ferre is a love!It is not fruity at all,it is very creamy,powdery little bit dry,little bit aldehydic,it is just a dream!Nothing on the market nowdays is similar to it.Although it is not potent and power bomb fragrance and you would think is not long-lasting,actually is like a cloud around you all day .Very feminine,the way a lady should smell. Very similar to Iris Poudre,but i prefer this one 10000000 times more