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.

Dry iris with some waxy and slightly nutty undertones. It has airy and fresh opening with a touch of aldehydes and spices (nutmeg mostly), while dry-down is about earthy and dark patchouli with a hint of sweetness. I like how it balanced, but it’s quite a dramatic fragrance (perfect for long winter nights). Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Wow, as a perfume collector I didn’t have anything similar to this one! It is unique, very dark and mysterious such as women in noir movies. It is a perfect match to Alida Vally in movie The third man! I love it.

Aldehydic iris, precisely executed, elegant and refined. Smells amazing, discrete yet being there, impossible to be ignored. More suitable for men imo. I only wish there was more iris in this.

a perfect pour of buttery moonlight on a still silent night

I think there is a great idea behind this fragrance. It meant to smell like something special and neutral. Not cold, not warm, not sweet, not sour etc etc. However it ended up in something I still do not understand after few days of testing and wearing. One of my friend asked what a horrible smell is in the room after the spray. Another one just said he does not like it at all. I can not say I like it too. It is a strange mix of heavy dusty stuff. I bought it half price. May be will keep it in my collection as something strange or for events when I will want to offend someone with my presence. PS: After sniffing it again and again I would say it is a essence of powder (or powder absolue). May be I should try to layer it with the light perfumes which miss the base. PSS: OK, I understood it, it is chocolate patchouli powder, hard to find. They say patchouli attracts money, love and fertility. So it stays in my perfume box. PSSS: I fell in love with it. It takes time. It is not one for daily use, but it is such a beautiful iris patchouli.

Iris Celadon is a complex, unusual scent featuring iris prominently without it being dominant. I am a huge fan of iris, so was keen to try this, and while it is far from an iris soliflore, it is an impressive composition. IC opens with peppery cardamom alongside bright aldehydes. It is quite discordant - even slightly off-putting - before mellowing into a softly sweet, powdery, rooty, musky scent. The iris is powdery and rooty, complemented beautifully by the powdery dark chocolate note. Patchouli follows, forming that magic accord with the chocolate note, adding herbal, green earthiness. The iris subsides, letting the chocolate-patchouli accord take centre-stage for the second half of this scent. The ambrette adds a sweet muskiness as it dries down, fading to a musky, powdery skin scent. Sillage and longevity are moderate, and it is a transeasonal, unisex scent. A deeply pleasant iris-chocolate-patchouli scent, IC is let down only by its strange, dissonant opening. A creative take on iris featuring a nice use of chocolate. 4/5.

This fragrance is very niche smelling, and perhaps very polarizing as well. If you're a fan of iris, you will more than likely love this bottle as its just overloaded with iris, with some other supporting notes. The scent starts off moderately sweet with very powdery smell from the iris, this lasts for about 30mins and the other notes like patchouli and dark chocolate appears to support the whole composition. Its a scent that is for personal private enjoyment more than for wearing to smell good. It does have some sort of a dirty smell which I guess comes from the patchouli. This is definitely suitable more for night time. The longevity and sillage and projection are quite minimal on my skin. Overpriced but definitely in the niche quality, unisex right in the middle.

Armani Prive Iris Celadon is a nice, classy unisex iris scent, a mix primarily laden with cardamom, musk, patchouli, and bergamot. Slightly spicy, fresh, and sweet, it leans mostly to the powdery iris without being overwhelmingly powdery. It has an air of sophistication and, like Armani Prive New York, seasonal versatility. It doesn't really strike me as a scent too weak for winter or too heavy for summer. Like New York, it leans slightly feminine but is quite unisex, and performance is good. Unlike New York, its pricing is very much in line with the rest of the line at $270 for 100ml. Very good but a "like" not a "love" for me, overall. Still, a recommended try from this line, show the range of Prive. 7 out of 10

I've smelled this yesterday, at least to me I've never smelled something similar to this, very unique but not in a weird way. Very powdery but the iris note is not so predominant like other iris base fragrances, I believe it's the mate and the patchouli maybe? I get a very airy, powdery feeling, it makes me feel good. Very romantic fragrance and smells very expensive also, I do believe this is perfect for women, it's also nice for those men who can pull this of.

this one starts out with a lot of iris and musk and some aldehydes, then the chocolate gets going. it's very powdery and musky, which i love. i don't seem to get any patchouli here at first, just a powdery iris/musk/chocolate cloud. then later after being on the skin maybe an hour i can sense the patchouli, but it's very soft. nothing overwhelming. i find this perfume soft and comforting, but it also has a coolness about it...celadon is an apt name for it.

Buono!piu'femminile. Se amate il dolce,il patchouli,il burro di cacao e indossereste coromandel,bois d'argent questo e da provare. Apre ben mescolato,poi cardamomo e bergamotto svaniscono subito e si ferma tutto con un miscuglio ben amalgamato di compagno,patch,cacao e muschio pulito. Educato,semplice,delicato e un po piatto ma pur sempre elegante. Prezzo alto. Durata breve vicino alla pelle. A lungo su i vestiti.

Opens with bergamot in the mix, then Iris plus chocolate and patchouli, in that order. Becoming softer with more powder and spices in the base. Modern interpretation that reads sophisticated, in part, due to the light addition of aldehydes (thankfully). A quiet beauty with arms length projection, Iris Celadon doesn’t take any big risks. This is familiar territory and I enjoy it.

Buttery iris with a full dose of patchouli and a dusty/bitter/dry tea note. It doesn't really change throughout its life, only becomes closer to the skin. It's smooth and soft, overall an interesting take on iris and unique in my view. Scent: 7.5/10 Longevity: 7/10 Projection: 4/10

This is a truly elegant and unique fragrance. The iris is definitely the star of the show, but it's beautifully balanced by the warm spices, chocolate, and patchouli. It lasts all day and leaves a sophisticated scent trail. Perfect for evenings out or special occasions.

Bloody hell this is fantastic stuff. Patchouli bomb, like Tom Ford Noir de Noir...similar yet different. Definitely get the reference to NDN. This one is plasticy, waxy, chocolate, patchouli, dust. Smells like pure luxury, simply fantastic frag.