Souffle Marais

Infusion d'Iris? I have to check again but as of writing this review I don't think so, or let me put it differently, there are other perfumes this reminds me more. Souffle Marais is not an "iris" perfume to my nose but more of a bitter almond opening white musk first then a violet concoction based on sandalwood (more Australian, dry and non-lactonic variety and vetiver.) This is based on the theme I know mainly from Emporio Armani - Lei/She though much more vanillic and smooth and no piercing notes there. Also significant in the masculine woody version Emporio Armani Lui/He. I can tell from recent experience, Lancome Iris Dragees is in the same vein as this one, maybe the closest. Prada - Candy, Guerlain - L'Instant Magic, Victoria's Secret - Dream Angels etc. all based on the same musk-violet-vanilla theme with nuances differing on almond, fruits, citruses, iris etc. I think it has great value for price, longevity was easily 5+ hours in one day of testing (on skin) and on paper it stayed 24+ hours which is not unusual provided that violet ingredients (a group of compounds called "ionones" in perfumery) are quite substantive and in combination with sandalwood molecules (also by structure heavy molecules that are persistent). All on a layer of Iso E Super and powdery musks similar to Bvlgari Pour Homme, Kenzo - Power (men), JHAG - Not A Perfume/Superdose etc. Really nothing bad to say about Souffle Marais, on the contrary a lot to praise, if you are into powdery violet with a silky sandalwood base without being too iris-powdery or sweet that feels like a warm blanket, one to check for sure. Only downside, hard to come by since not every Massimo Dutti store has it and their online shopping is also mediocre. I had to get a bottle while I can, and even though it is registered as feminine, I think a guy can easily pull this off as well - like I will do soon, maybe layered with some citrus cologne or a dry smoky wood/incense bomb.

It finally had a comeback in a new bottle, together with some others from the same collection. Available at Massimo Dutti website at least in Europe. Very happy to see this, hope the scent remained the same as much as possible - the temporary vanishing could be related to important fragrance material regulation changes (restrictions, bans) in the past few years and perhaps needed re-adjustment. Or it was just a hick up, who knows. Souffle Marais is really a blend that delivers class above its price point, one of the best I smelled in the genre (of white musk and violet powdery floral). Update: New bottle is also on Fragrantica and seems like the they are identical, but I keep doing side by sides to be 100% sure.

It is best perfume you can by in this price range. It reminds me Prada d'Iris Infusion, but this one stays longer on your skin. Pls note that it is not the same with Prada d'Iris Infusion, this is more feminen and warmer, but also powdery.. I like it and happy from blind shopping, no regrets at all ;)

This is a a very comforting scent; very classy and sophisticated with moderate sillage and longevity.

this to me smells like the drydown of Bvlgari Amethysts, very powdery yet very comforting. this is the scent im wearing after shower when im going to sleep. it’s fresh & powdery clean scent that i find suitable for daily at home or running simple errands, it does scream elegance & comforts at the same time. though i prefer Bohemian Musks from this collection, i would recommend Souffle Marais for those who love very powdery scent. and if you are into Bvlgari Amethyst, you’ll definitely will be drawn to this. this has descent longevity on skin (more longlasting on fabric) and projection is moderate.