Iris Crush

I am one of those pepole who arrived too late to the Lipstick On by Margiela party so I had to find a replacement. Here comes in to help Iris Crush, my new crush indeed! The lipstick genre in fragrance appears to be somewhat populated, afterall, one may think, isn't there a sea of pure iris fragrances, powdery fragrances, and feminine, rose centric florals? Wrong! They are there but they are not truly lipsticky. I am a makeup junky, studied its history and applications, it often is a lens on historical climate and how women viewed themself in those period. And it is not just make up...it is confidence in a stick (in the case of lipstick), an empowerment of sorts, a little joy we women have. What pepole like me, or simply perfumers enthusiasts, look for in lipsticky fragrance is the waxy dimension. That beautiful, creamy and sticky sensation, reminiscent of old times, of stolen kisses, of the secret escapades done in the middle of the night when we were children in to our mothers prohibited makeup bags! I am happy to report everyone, Iris Crush opens with the most beautiful waxy lipstick sensation, a smell so strong you can almost feel that lipsticky texture on you. And for your joy I shall tell you more: it is the wax of old!!! The waxy smell that L'Oréal and Revlon lipstick had in the 80's, 90's and before! This is a slightly old lipstick, well loved, not just opened, oh no! It is not yet turned but in that stage when the fragrance has slightly gone away and you are left with the most pure waxy, flower tinged, smell. This is what happens in the opening, and it lasts for a good while. Then the fragrance starts to open to its floral components, sweet freesia and iris, the wax always on the back, never lost. There is a slightly vanillic feel and the heliotrope is the most powdery and floral, the almondy undertone it usually has is not present in a strong way, such as to bring the fragrance outside makeup territory. Dry down is consistent with the declared notes, heliotrope blends beautifully in to white, fluffly and sweet musk, the tonka beans open themself to a slightly confetti smell, patchouli grounding the experience. Something sugary in the back. Feminine and kind. But also seductive as the line promised. I am quite thrilled to have found something that can finally rival Lipstick Rose, Lipstick On and Goutte de Mercure in terms of waxiness. Each of them has a peculiar element in it, besides the waxy undertone, there is no rose note in Iris Crush so it is a welcomed addition to the genre for me. What follows is a personal experience, so if you are already bored I salute you, if you want to keep reading let me bring you in to one of the most special day of my life, when I was a child, which this fragrance remainded me of immensely! My town was preparing a special fair that day, all the people would be impersonating someone from the past of the town, a sort of historic fun fair with old automobiles and instruments. Me and my best friend would be "the lady and the gentlemen", the most rich town citizens. I asked for help to my glamourous cousin, I was just a child...already dreaming in my home of the world of fashion, looking everywhere for magazines. She had the most impressive makeup collection (which I confess, I always pepeed in when going to her home, with the pretense of "going to the bathroom"). She applied on me the most intense red lipstick, embellished me with eyeshadow and eyeliner, powdered to perfection my already pale complexion, she even accentuated my beauty mark with black pencil, a là Marilyn Monroe! And I had an hat with a net on my face that day! I can smell the excitement of those preparations with Iris Crush, smell her Dior makeup bag, hear the old Chanel lipstick sound, it opened and closed with a "click" sound!! And the fair...the amazement of my parents...the confetti they throw on us (an Italian custom for good luck), smell of sugar in the air. What a special day it was...what a special fragrance I have found. Edit: one unexplored little gem in the genre is Hilde Soliani, Vecchi Rossetti in her line Teatro Olfattivo di Parma, you may find it also internationally. Like being in an old theater, smelling the actor preparing in her/his makeup! Edit 2: yes the carroty undertone is present, slightly erathy and sticky, a must I think to obtain that waxy and powdery feel. Edit 3: it is a bomb! Pepole stopped me 3 times. Seductive for sure and with huge sillage. Edit 4: personally I feel lipstick is gorgeous on men too! I would love to have a boyfriend and put makeup on him!

This is lovely. I love iris in perfumes and the scent of lipstick and powder. This is a powdery, buttery irisy lipstick with a fruity raspberry note on a vanilla base. It's quite buttery and waxy and definitely has that lipstick note (which I love) but I can see it is niche and some may not appreciate the oddity of the note. It does remind me of some rollerball lip oils I used to buy from either Savers or Superdrug in the UK (I can't remember which!) when I was a teenager in the early 2000s, they had lots of different flavours but it's that synthetic fruity lip product note in there, it's so interesting! It doesn't last too well on my skin, probably only 4-5 hours which is a shame as it's lovely but it doesn't project that well. It's quite inoffensive and I can't see people disliking it that much. The 125ml bottle is huge but it's expensive, though I got a second hand bottle for a great price. **Edit: I've recently tried on paper La Vie Est Belle L'Elixir and the opening was extremely reminiscent of that unusual, waxy, buttery, iris/raspberry lipstick note that dominates Iris Crush, I've had the blotter for a couple of hours and it's getting more fruity and that gorgeous buttery lipstick note is fading away a bit as the juicy fruits are taking over.

One of my favorite fragrances. I read about it here in an article about lipstick fragrances, which I love. I love iris- and I have many of the popular ones. I have lipstick on, French kiss, Dior homme 2011 and I got it for a very good deal. It has a magical aura about it unlike any other fragrance. Rarely a fragrance will have a magical aura, and I was shocked that this one does have such a magnetic and special one. It is a very special fragrance, and great for layering. It is simple; vanilla, iris and maybe a hint of raspberry. It is my favorite iris scent I have ever smelled. I love gourmands and I love lipstick. I want to try more from this line but I’m afraid nothing can compare to the textural bliss of the smoothness of this one, and the radiant aura it possess. It also is very nice on clothing and sheets. Cannot recommend this stuff enough if you like sweet vanilla iris or iris heavy lipstick fragrances. Edit: Tried the vanilla love from this and it’s sweeter and comparable to guerlains Double Vanilla. This line is (so far) guerlain quality and I’m sad they discontinued it - although I definitely don’t mind the grey market prices! I can’t imagine anyone topping this one though... it’s in my top 5 atm

Iris Crush is simply beautiful. Powdery, cosmetic-y, lots of iris. I love the lipstick note! One of my favorite fragrances is Lipstick Rose but I think I like this better. (I wish I could compare it Lipstick On, but even the samples of that are eye-wateringly expensive.) This is airy and feminine with a sophisticated edge, like if a lavender unicorn was also somehow the youngest partner at a law firm. She's cool, composed, and she has the most glorious mane in the office. Probably the only mane actually The performance of Iris Crush is unfortunately a bit on the soft side. It lasts maybe 3-4 hours, and radiates about 12-18 inches. I wish it had more oomph, I'm going through my bottle quickly. But I'm a hopeless oversprayer so take this with a grain of salt. Also, the name. It's a tongue-twister. I've given up trying to say it. Whenever I do say it out loud I wind up saying "Irish Crush" and that, well that's another website entirely. Overall though, Iris Crush is a 9/10 ------ ETA: Woo hoo! I found a sample of Lipstick On. I'd say Iris Crush and Lipstick On are very similar, more than 90% the same. So if you're a fan of Lipstick On, give Iris Crush a try. It's a very solid substitute.

I had so much faith in this fragrance and in the end my hopes were not in vain and all the good things I believed about it were fulfilled, a fabulous scent of cosmetic iris in the most feminine way with a powdery drydown but nothing intrusive, and for those who have doubts if it is similar to Lipstick On let me tell you that it is, I could risk to say that it is the best dupe of LO, only that Iris Crush is a little bit sweeter, fresh floral, less creamy, vanilla and warm. If you ask me the big difference I feel between the two is that in IC we have a carrot iris from beginning to end but still, the cosmetic/makeup sensation prevails totally in the life of the fragrance, of the whole Seduction collection I would say (so to speak) that this is the most complex, abstract and unique scent in terms of composition. Its durability and projection are good to fair. Undoubtedly the best of the bunch. You might like: Lipstick On MMM, Silver Iris Atelier Cologne, 1889 Moulin Rouge Histoires de Parfumm, Lipstick Fever Juliette Has a Gun & La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Lancôme

Just tried this today: It's like if an old lady perfume was reformulated and marketed to be more youthful & current, but not in a bad way. It has the definite lipstick note, which is what I was looking for, but is not as stuffy/musty as Lipstick On. Lipstick On has a more vintage sophisticated/mature vibe, whereas this one has a bright, sparkling, fruity note that is common in a lot of younger "pink" and "red" fragrances of today. Sweeter and juicier, and slightly less powdery than Lipstick On. Less mothballs & hairspray, more vanity drawer with Bonnebell flavored chapsticks, luxury cosmetics, & floral-scented blush tins. Think Lana Del Rey, not Elizabeth Taylor. Perfect makeup scent with a juvenile twist. I don't see it paired with expensive delicate sweaters & retro housewife dresses like Lipstick On- the girl who wears this likes sparkle and showing off. Very overtly feminine/flirty/fun. Overall would recommend to scratch that addictive lipstick-note itch. But do not expect austere elegance, this one is upbeat & bubbly.

A long time ago I decided to try Lipstick On and I fell in love with the samples I received. Just before I fell in love it was discontinued and the only bottles available were exorbitantly priced. I bought a partial bottle because it called to me & I had to have it. There were so many iris fragrances that were compared to it and none of them captured that waxy lipstick smell with the vanilla, fruity, patchouli background it possessed, until now. This is it. It might not be a 1:1 dupe but it’s very, very similar. It’s the closest I’ve come across. Beautiful, lipstick, sweetness, and nostalgia. It’s not as dark as LO but it’s fruity, creamy, and every bit as delicious. I’m definitely happy. I LOVE the notes in this. I’ve decided I love this just as much if not more than LO. I’m just fan girl ing over hoe much I love Jimmy Cho’s fragrance line.

Absolutely lovely. Such an elegant fragrance... I'm not even sure if I'm that much of a lady to wear this perfume. 😜 But never mind... It's still a love from me and I enjoy wearing it so much. If you want a real lipstick-like fragrance, I truly and whole-heartedly recommend this one. Of course, how we perceive scents is highly subjective... But I still dare to call it a lipstick perfume. 💄💄💄 It has this beautiful, lasting bitter-iris element and sweet, vanillic powderiness with a hint of waxiness that screams "lipstick" to me. Like vintage, 1990s lipsticks of my mom... It's such a velvety, smooth smell. Decent longevity and sillage, too. Worth the price in my opinion and among my favorites. Signature-worthy. :)

Probably my favorite makeup-y perfume, and I’ve tried a lot! It really is that good. It’s a beautifully refined blend of buttery iris and that nostalgic, waxy lipstick accord, all softened by heliotrope and a touch of sweetness. It captures that vintage makeup profile perfectly, but in a modern way where it never feels heavy. Sillage in my experience is quite strong, so I spray lightly, which is fantastic because I want this to last as long as it can! Truly a masterpiece of the genre. Edit: I recently got a sample of lipstick on and it's very, very similar. Lipstick on is probably bit less dusty, more bright and fruity.

First, there's more notes than what Fragrantica lists. Top: pink pepper, Neroli, freesia Heart: heliotrope, lipstick accord, iris Base: musk, Tonka bean, patchouli Ok I freaking love this. It opens with a fruity and powdery sweet-tart vibe. Then as it dries down the lipstick accord appears. It's sweet, powdery, fruity, slightly floral and feminine. It's so pretty. To me, this is like Guerlain French Kiss and Replica Lipstick On had a baby. It's stunning. But if you don't like Iris or powdery scents it probably won't be for you. I'm getting fruity & powdery sweet-tarts throughout the whole wear. I'm obsessed!

If you remember Lipstick On from Maison Margiela, this is exactly the same scent. I was so disappointed when that was discontinued, I searched high and low and this was exactly the same. Such a beautiful Iris scent mixed with freesia (another floral I love) in dry down this turns powdery lipstick iris. I love this type of scent. This leans a bit more feminine but anyone can wear this! Lasts forever on me even after a shower. Love this! Well unfortunately again discontinued and hard to find 🤬. I’ll keep searching for another Iris/Lipstick fragrance. Please stop discontinuing beautiful fragrances!!!

What a wonderful perfume. At a moment it smells of bread, then of cream, then of ice-cream, then of jam. Warm, rich, comforting, caressing. A beautiful combination of Iris butter with vanilla and some fruity touches. Longlasting and intense but not unpleasantly. It has some similarities with La vie est belle Lancome, but much more refined and luxurious, with Petite Robe noire Guerlain but less fruity, with Lipstick rose by Frédéric Malle but it smells like a much more modern interpretation of the iris theme. One of the best sweet iris perfumes for me.

I can bathe in this stuff, I love it so much! It's powdery, but it has a fresh, sharp note that I absolutely adore! It is very feminine and timeless! It is a scent that will evoke nostalgia and make you think of your grandma, but it is definitely NOT an old lady perfume! It is classic, but does not feel old! I bought it because my beloved MM Replica Lipstick On was discontinued, and they are definitely very similar!

Juicy, sugary red berries and a powdery lipstick accord - girly, delicious and very potent. Waaaay more sweet and fruity than the cold glamour of Lipstick Rose, way less waxy/lipsticky than Incarnata and way more sexy and vivacious than the medicinal, prim French Kiss.

Such a good fragrance, its like In the middle of Guerlain French kiss and Martin Margiela Lipstick On. A little more makeupy than French Kiss but less lipstick waxy than Lipstick On. if you are a fan of both or either one, its a must try.

You are killing me with all this suggestion of lipstick fragrances I did not know, just yesterday I bought last bottle of Goutte de Mercure and decant of Lipstick On. This is an obsession. My review for this is below, by the way!!!

ADORE this fragrance! It is so feminine and elegant and it is hands down the best lipstick smelling perfume I have ever come across. It is very sweet and powdery and cosmetic smelling which I love! 10/10 💄

Such a creamy Iris 🤩🌸 It has been a delight to wear for 3 hours now. Classy all the way. The drydown becomes a bit more Sweet. If you are into powdery frags, this is a safe blind buy.

If you loved Lipstick On from MM then this is your new love! Smells exactly the same! Iris makeup powder pleasure! Love this type of fragrance. I want to try more from this brand.

I deeply miss the sample that I had of this. it’s such a perfect scent and I remember getting in the shower well over 12 hours after applying and still smelling it on my skin