Nuances

Absolutely one of a kind! This is such a different take on iris that it almost doesn't 'feel' like an iris fragrance. At first I detect a very non-sweet cinnamon and vetiver combination that just rocks my world! This early stage is so divine that I just want it to last forever. The next stage of Nuances' development on my skin is a striking iris and sandalwood combination that is very comforting and dries down to a nice gentle benzoin/caramel/vanilla; but never too sweet. This is a dry and dusty benzoin. As far as value for money goes, despite its outrageous price tag, this is worth every single cent. It projects just the right amount and lasts almost 12 hours on my skin. On clothes it lasts days! I have received a compliment nearly every single time I have worn this. I find this combination of notes and the way in which they play out on my skin very original and unique. I can honestly say that of the over 330 frag's I own nothing smells like Nuances. 5 stars and 2 thumbs way up!

Sometimes after spending more time with a fragrance I go back and change what I wrote about it because my perception has evolved. Such is the case with Nuances which is now my favorite of the iris-centric Armani Prive limited editions in blue/indigo bottles. I still wouldn’t pay more than $200 for a bottle of this but it is a lovely iris and heliotrope perfume with a cool rooty iris note, the famous almond/play-dough scent of heliotrope, and some warmth from benzoin and vanilla. It is a smooth, cool, modern floral like a streamlined L’Heure Bleu. Everybody at work thinks this smells amazing when i wear it and I especially love the transition from iris to cinnamon to heliotrope in the first half hour. My only complaint, besides the price of a bottle, is the longevity. This suffers from the same short duration issue as another pleasant iris, Prada Purple Rain (although long after I stop smelling it, my husband still can).

Very powdery and musky with a sharper touch of vetiver.

smelt this today, a soft powdery fragrance with a hint of soft freshness and smooth sweetness...not very unique. Does not last long and fades within hours of applying. But special due to the rarity.

I thought this was nothing special compared to Nacre (I'm talking about the relaunch set).. A bit on the fresh spicy side, but come on! $600 for this??