Iris Celadon

Iris Céladon is really intriguing. Every time I think I’ve smelled something like it, I lean in, sniff again, and am totally confused. As a result, I can’t stop sniffing my wrists to try to define it. In this way, the “Céladon” tag is perfect - as celadon is known for being “not quite blue, not quite green, not quite grey”, so goes the character of this fragrance. On my skin, the longevity and sillage are world class, and chocolatey patchouli jumps to the foreground, with iris serving a supporting role. I smell a little ripeness of citrus and spiciness (presumably from the cardamom) in the drydown, but not much from the other notes - at least not distinctly - and I’m not sure I really care. I don’t know how they did it, but the Privé team turned iris and patchouli into a dark, mysterious, and almost smokey (in vibe, if not in scent) signature-worthy gourmand that smells unlike any other iris-featuring scent I’ve ever encountered. Iris Céladon looks and reads as if it would lean feminine and be flower dominant, but after spending time with this fragrance, nothing could be further from the truth. I get the impression that many men will overlook this one, and I think that would be a mistake. This is another perfectly balanced unisex offering from Armani Privé that I could envision myself wearing anywhere, any time. Iris Céladon is easily among the classiest, most sophisticated patchouli fragrances I think I’ve ever smelled. I will definitely be buying another full bottle of Iris Céladon as soon as my current one runs out.

Beautiful and very interesting take on Iris. I bought a decant and in days hunted down a full bottle. That good. After first spray there was a nail polish type scent for a minute or so and that faded out and was washed over by powdered cocoa and crackly aldehydes which I enjoy. It’s zingy and dusty at once. Then it’s thick with a clean soapy musk and wood underbelly that rolls over and draws you in with a dusting of spices and tea/greenery. Comforting, warm yet cool and intriguing. This wears long and has a lovely sillage and decent scent bubble. Not overpowering in an office with aircon, yet still present. I walked into my own sillage a few times and it was lovely.

Iris Celadon is truly exquisite blend; graceful, balanced and strikingly unisex to my (male) nose. There’s a quiet sophistication in its composition, a kind of olfactory elegance that doesn’t shout but rather whispers its beauty. I often layer it with Cerchi Nell'acqua Iris Vanilla and together..... [Go West - IYKYK Village People LOL], they create a sublime harmony that feels almost celestial. This is not your typical sweet floral, it reveals its depth only to those with a refined and intuitive sense of smell. A hidden gem for the seasoned nose.

Very unique, either a love or hate fragrance. To my nose I get bright designer perfume iris and also rooty earthy niche perfume iris at the same time, all sitting on top of earthy patchouli chocolate. I love this. Although not white chocolate and does not smell similar to the divine Guerlain Iris Ganache I can see this filling the IG hole for those who love IG but are unable to get their hands on it. A must try for iris or patchouli lovers

This is a unique one. I can smell almost all of the notes, however the prominent ones are: powdery iris, rich chocolate and patchouli. Sometimes I get the same dna of Tom Ford’s Black and velvet orchid. It also reminds me of the smell of fabric stores where you can smell fresh fabric pieces. Weird, but accurate to my nose. Definitely worth trying, but it’s not a safe blind buy in my opinion.