Herbae Iris Pallida

wow, wow, WOW. who knew iris could be this original? a lower end iris from a skincare brand, besides. kidding, of course - as a fan, I trust anything LO produces to be modern, inventive and blended to perfection... but this is a new high, one past even Melilot. invigoratingly clean, dazzling and unisex. the lemon/floral duet in the middle here is pretty much what I hoped for from Philosophy Pure Grace, which I blind bought and immediately gave to a friend, who, unlike me, didn't think it smelled like straight dish soap. I will critique LO's note description; this has nothing oriental about it & the incense, wherever it may hide, is so faint you might as well have spent one minute too long next to the door of a hippie new age esotherics shop. :D all this to warn anyone looking for something darker/heavier/spicier! CRISP is the word I would use for IP, no doubt. a single whiff summons to mind the sight of a freshly steamed white dress shirt, elegantly fitted, neutral and effortless (<- another keyword!). one the most impressive parts of the composition is how Herbae's DNA shines through. despite this being a very iris-driven, musky and light, herbae's delicate, but relentless green-pink-garden's-scent-drifting-from-the-patio tang still sits front and center. heavy on the rhubarb, which I adore, but not enough to become faux-ozonic. orris/rhubarb/musk/grass dominance in the fragrantica pyramid is accurate. weartime is a pain, but this is LO, and for the price (40€ if you catch her on sale! come on!), I have no complaints. sillage seems to vary, but on me, she's a wafter, and every time I smell myself, I fall a little more in love with this stunning, overlooked gem. :)

Fresh and elegant take on a clean-skin/white-t-shirt scent. Feminine, stylish, natural smelling (unlike many "molecule scents") Great choice for those who can't use too perfumy fragrances for work: I would say this one would rival Chanel N1. Love the bottle design, too

Luxurious clean body cream scent. Sillage is minimal,longevity is poor

A pleasant and clean Iris heart with green and floral nuances. This is an easy wear that sits close to the skin. It pairs with a gorgeous Body Milk. Upon wearing, it certainly feels like you have been graced by rain drenched irises in your hands.

I think this perfume is for men. Too masculine for women. If you like unisex fragrances, you can go with it. I'll keep it for my husband. :) Longevity and sillage is good even though it's edt.