Iris Bleu

This is - without exaggeration - the BEST iris fragrance I've smelled to date (with an asterisk*). Iris is my favorite note in perfumery, and I'm constantly on the hunt for new takes on iris. To me most iris fragrances fall into two broad categories: Light and airy iris ( I.E. Prada L'Homme EDT, Valentino Uomo 2021 EDT, and Armani Code Parfum). OR dark and heavy iris ( I.E. Dior Homme Intense, Le Male Le Parfum, and Armani Cuir Zerzura). This fragrance sits on the throne of light and airy iris fragrances. It's got character, cleanliness that's more than just white florals, subtle sweetness that's neither industrial nor found in nature. It's mature but not old, it's playful without being childish, it's radiates positivity and carefreeness without hinting at naiveness. Projection and longevity are pretty good, nothing super special - though I don't really care for them when the scent is THIS GOOD.

It feels like seeing one of Peder Severin Krøyer's blue hour paintings. It's soft, peaceful, blue, iris led fragrance, with cypress and musk to give it character in the back. It perfectly captures the blue hour of the mediterranean sea since it's so peaceful and calming. I would not wear it in heat, it's more for temperate weather. It’s as good as Thé Yulong to me. I do get the positive comparison with rich grandmas scent from @raiza1990. It's the first thing which came to my mind too when i first smelled it. It's a scent for people with experience in life, who know and like to refer to the moments worth living.

I am fighting the urge to buy this so bad... this fragrance is an Iris lover's dream. Wet, vegetal, green, stemmy iris mixed with bitter galbanum. As it very often does to my nose, galbanum gives a subtle cigarette smoke effect, which I absolutely adore. Indolic jasmine is also there. This fragrance is an epitome of class, and it really is for grown ups. If I smelled this 10 years ago, I'd hate it. EDIT: I cave in and bought it. So good! It's only $145 for 50 mls, and you can get 15% off if you sign up for emails. I thought this was very affordable for a Prive line!

Love at first sniff... This ethereal and divine blend instantly made me a fan. It doesn’t last long, neither does it project or leave much of a trail... but it’s a gorgeous skin scent. To me, it’s like a more refined and classier version of Tilia ... The lemon and musk here are so dreamy... absolutely enchanted by this one. - Bhavna Darira

This is an elegant, contemporary and somehow urban scent of musky iris with a touch of jasmine and wood. I also smell a sugary note. Very early 2000s but make it delicate.